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6 Packers who have chance at returning from injury before season ends

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers leaves the field during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers leaves the field during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 19: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers reacts to a play against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Packers who have chance at returning from injury: Jaire Alexander

Jaire Alexander appears to be the closest player to returning on this list. He was activated off the IR three weeks ago and elevated to the active roster on Wednesday. The injury report will come out on Friday and we’ll see what he’s listed as, but the good news is he hasn’t been ruled out yet.

Alexander’s role upon his return will be interesting to watch. He’s clearly the team’s best outside cornerback, but Rasul Douglas and Eric Stokes have played well on the outside this season. The Packers’ biggest weakness as a team is in their slot with Chandon Sullivan continuing to struggle.

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If Alexander makes a sacrifice for the team and moves inside–a move he’s best suited for among the three–that could be a game-changer for the Packers to get their three best cornerbacks on the field at the same time.

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