Building on their resounding victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9, the Green Bay Packers aim to improve. Their record was improved to 3-5 in that game thanks to a strong defensive effort, a dominating run game, and an outstanding performance from Jordan Love.
Unfortunately, the win came at a cost. Numerous players left the game with injuries and/or are now on the injury report due to injuries reported after the game. On the bright side, head coach Matt LaFleur and Packers beat writers reported that Quay Walker and Rudy Ford, who both missed the Rams game with injuries, returned to practice on Wednesday.
But while Green Bay got two starters back, they also saw one of their biggest stars added to the injury report with a new ailment.
Green Bay Packers Cornerback Jaire Alexander Suffered a Should Injury Against the Rams
When addressing the media today, LaFleur revealed that Alexander was “a little banged up” during the game on Sunday, which was why he did not practice on Wednesday. He did not, at that time, reveal the nature of the injury and many assumed that it was Alexander’s nagging back issue.
However, when the injury report came out later in the afternoon, it was revealed that the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback suffered a shoulder injury against the Rams. While he was a “did not participate” designation, the actual severity of the injury is not known.
In 2021, Alexander missed all but four games due to a severe shoulder injury he suffered in Week Four against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Who Will Start for the Green Bay Packers If Jaire Alexander Cannot Play?
The Packers are already without the services of Rasul Douglas, whom they traded to the Buffalo Bills prior to the NFL trade deadline. That move meant that 2023 seventh round rookie Carrington Valentine is the new starter.
Alexander’s absence from the game would mean that Robert Rochell or Corey Ballentine would start in his place. Ballentine appeared in eight games for Green Bay last season and has already played in five this year. Rochell was just signed off the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers.
