Philadelphia, PA – June 10, 2025
The NFC arms race is heating up again—and this time, it could tilt hard in favor of the San Francisco 49ers. A name that once terrorized offenses in Green Bay is suddenly available, and if the 49ers pull the trigger, Eagles fans might have every reason to worry.
Two-time Pro Bowler Jaire Alexander, freshly released by the Packers, is drawing speculative interest from around the league. But it’s the whispers from the Bay Area that are raising red flags in Philadelphia. With the 49ers losing veteran CB Charvarius Ward to the Colts and trying to patch their secondary with youth like Upton Stout and Renardo Green, the idea of adding a seasoned shutdown corner like Alexander seems all too logical.
And that’s exactly why it’s so dangerous.
Yes, Alexander has missed significant time due to injuries—just seven games played in each of the last two seasons—but when healthy, he’s a menace. His ability to mirror elite receivers, jam routes at the line, and bait quarterbacks into mistakes is rare. And imagine him lining up in a playoff rematch against the Eagles, targeting A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith.
That’s not a good feeling for Philly fans.
While some analysts have warned the 49ers to steer clear due to his durability concerns, others believe the reward outweighs the risk. The Niners have cap space. They have Super Bowl ambitions. And they have Robert Saleh back coordinating the defense—someone who knows how to get the most out of versatile, aggressive defensive backs.
Adding Alexander, even on a short-term incentive-heavy deal, could instantly change the landscape. A healthy Jaire on the 49ers, alongside Fred Warner, Talanoa Hufanga, and newcomer Bryce Huff, turns that defense from formidable to potentially elite.
“If he’s even 80% of what he was at his peak, Jaire could be a postseason problem for any team that wants to throw the football—including Philadelphia,” said one NFC scout.
The Eagles offense thrives on rhythm, spacing, and timing. A physical, smart corner like Alexander disrupts all of that. And with the NFC being a razor-thin race between San Francisco, Detroit, Dallas, and Philly, every move matters.
If John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan make this call, it might not be loud. But come January, it could echo across the NFC.
Because the moment Jaire Alexander puts on red and gold, Eagles fans better start paying attention.
