Packers: 5 cornerbacks they should target in 2021 free agency

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 13: Wide receiver Robert Foster #19 of the Washington Football Team fails to make a catch over the defense of cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 22: Xavier Rhodes #27 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Free agent cornerback Packers should target: Xavier Rhodes

Here’s a player Packers’ fans are likely familiar with. After being selected in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Xavier Rhodes spent the first seven years of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, earning the nickname “Rhodes Closed” due to his hot start to his NFL career. During that time, he earned three Pro Bowl honors and one All-Pro nod as well.

Unfortunately, his career went downhill fast during the latter part of his Vikings’ tenure, as injuries appeared to sap his ability on the field. However, he righted the ship with the Indianapolis Colts last season and could return to the NFC North in 2021. He’s an aggressive corner who could compliment Alexander well on the opposite side of the field.

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