Green Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur updates Jaire Alexander injury status

The Green Bay Packers defense have faced a barrage of injuries to start the 2021 season, and although they are coming off a win vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander is the latest high-profile player that could miss significant time.

Alexander suffered a shoulder injury last Sunday vs. Pittsburgh and on Wednesday, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur provided a bleak update of his status moving forward.

When asked if Alexander will require surgery, LaFleur gave an answer that was unclear.

“We’re still gathering opinions on that,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “I know we’re going to try to avoid that at all costs.”

Lafleur was then asked if Alexander will be out this week vs. the Cincinnati Bengals and the Green Bay Packers front man responded, “most likely.”

Green Bay Packers add immediate secondary help

The Green Bay Packers are getting some secondary help after Jaire Alexander’s shoulder injury. Today, they signed veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas.

“The Packers have signed CB Rasul Douglas off the #Cardinals’ practice squad,” tweeted Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal. “He played three years in Philadelphia and one year in Carolina, appearing in 60 games with 29 starts. He’s 6-2, 209 pounds.”

Originally, Douglas was drafted in the third round out of West Virginia. While he hasn’t been able to live up to his potential thus far, perhaps a new start in Green Bay could be good for him.

In addition to Alexander, cornerback Kevin King has been battling a concussion. Other cornerbacks on the roster include rookie Eric Stokes, and veterans Isaac Yiadom and Chandon Sullivan.

Many believed the Green bay Packers were the front-runners for Stephon Gilmore when it was announced he would be released. However, those dreams were crushed when the Carolina Panthers struck a trade for the former Patriots cornerback.

Evidently, Douglas was the pivot the Packers made following the news. There’s no rest for the weary though, as Douglas joins the Packers as they play the Cincinnati Bengals.

This season, the Bengals have had an impressive receiving corps led by rookie Ja’Marr Chase. In addition, they have talented wide receivers Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd as options.

The Green Bay Packers will try to push through until they can get some of their top players back, but the injuries continue to pile up.