It’s been a while since cornerback Jaire Alexander has appeared in a game, but the veteran’s belief in his ability to play at a high level hasn’t been shaken by his time on the bench.
Alexander struggled with injuries in his final years with the Packers, and moving to the Ravens as a free agent this offseason did not result in a return to form. He only played in two games, with his last appearance coming on October 5. Because of this, this week’s trade to the Eagles elicited less fanfare than some of the other moves around the league.
At a Thursday press conference, Alexander said he feels great physically and explained that the Ravens’ desire to see “some younger guys” on the field led to him losing playing time. He expressed hope to prove both to Eagles fans and to himself that it wasn’t because he lost any of his skills.
“That’d be nice, man,” Alexander said. “But I’m more into proving to myself that I can be where I know I can be. I don’t have any doubts.”
It’s not yet clear what role Alexander will play this week, but having a hand in beating his former Packers teammates on Monday night would be a nice way to kick off the next chapter of his career.
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