Baltimore, MD – June 22, 2025
Jaire Alexander didn’t just leave Green Bay — he left with fire in his chest and a message on his lips. Days after being released by the Packers, the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback is not going quietly. In a podcast interview reported by ESPN, Alexander lit into his former team, accusing the front office of dishonesty and disrespect.
“They’re a bunch of jerks,” he said bluntly. “They released me without any negotiation. And they even said they’d re-sign me when I’m healthy. That’s bullshit.”
Alexander’s frustration stems from what he described as a mismanaged and cold-hearted release following a 2024 season where he posted 48 tackles and 2 interceptions. His house sale in May sparked trade rumors, but instead of negotiating or offering clarity, the Packers simply moved on. And Alexander? He moved on, too — straight into the arms of the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens, who finished 31st in pass defense last season, didn’t hesitate to offer Alexander what Green Bay wouldn’t: trust, opportunity, and structure. A one-year deal worth $4 million plus incentives was enough to bring the former All-Pro to Charm City — and according to sources, MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson personally pushed for the signing. In Baltimore, Alexander joins a stacked secondary with Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, and Kyle Hamilton — and most importantly, a locker room that clearly wants him.
But Alexander’s departure might not be the only tremor. His most explosive moment came in a private message to former teammate Kenny Clark, which leaked through insiders: “Leave these jerks, they won’t get you an SB.” The six-word bombshell has fans and analysts wondering: is Alexander trying to orchestrate a reunion — not just with Lamar, but with a fellow defensive enforcer?
The Ravens still have cap flexibility and a reputation for landing stars who feel mistreated elsewhere. With Justin Madubuike anchoring the interior, pairing him with a veteran like Clark could turn Baltimore’s front seven into a true juggernaut. It wouldn’t be the first time GM Eric DeCosta turned another team’s castoff into Baltimore gold.
Inside Packers headquarters, Alexander’s scorched-earth exit puts GM Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur under pressure. Clark, with a $17.9 million cap hit, now finds himself at a crossroads — loyal to the team, but urged by a former teammate to chase a ring elsewhere. ESPN’s Rob Demovsky summed it up: “He’s burning bridges, but there’s truth there.”
In Baltimore, meanwhile, the message is clear: you want respect, you want revenge, you want a title — come build it here.
