7 players Packers can extend to save $65 million this offseason

7 players Packers can extend to save $65 million

Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos (31) and Green Bay Packers free safety Darnell Savage (26) celebrate an incomplete pass in the third quarter against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinGpg Packer Vs Washington 102421 0015 /

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Sep 26, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) returns an interception during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports /

Players Packers can extend: Jaire Alexander

Salary Cap Savings: $9.8 million

Jaire Alexander missed most of the 2021 season with a shoulder injury and wasn’t nearly his same self when he returned for their one playoff game. Before his injury, he had established himself as one of the best young cornerbacks in the NFL and he’ll look to get back on track in 2022.

Alexander is up for a raise since his rookie deal is at the end of its life. His cap hit is a whopping $13.3 million in 2022 and the Packers can reduce that with the right contract extension. They’ll have to be careful, however, as Alexander deserves to get paid as one of the better corners in the NFL and any cap savings they apply to 2022 will come back to haunt them in future years.

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