3 Packers That Must Step Up After Rasul Douglas Trade

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 10: Rasul Douglas #29 and Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers celebrate fumble recovery against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter at Soldier Field on September 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 09: Cornerback Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers looks down field against the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium on October 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Packers 17-13. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) /

Jaire Alexander

At the end of the day, the Packers need their best players to play well. That has been far from the case for Alexander this season.

Alexander gets paid like one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL, but his play on the field hasn’t reflected it. Not even close. He looks like he’s just going through the motions on the field and collecting his game checks (to be fair, he’s dealing with a back injury that could be affecting his ability to play hard).

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The Packers also need Alexander to step up in the locker room. Douglas’s departure leaves a gigantic leadership hole that someone will need to fill. Alexander has been in the league long enough that he’s been around some of the greatest leaders. It’s time to reflect those skills and qualities he’s learned from.

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