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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Won't face Detroit
Jaire Alexander (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.Alexander injured his knee in the fourth quarter of last week's win over the Jaguars and missed practice all week. Eric Stokes and Corey Ballentine should see increased snaps at cornerback against Detroit.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Questionable for Sunday
Jaire Alexander (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.Alexander was unable to practice all week after sustaining a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Green Bay Packers' Week 8 win over the Jaguars. However, Friday's injury report indicates that the veteran corner still has a chance to suit up in Week 9. If Alexander is sidelined Sunday, Eric Stokes and Corey Ballentine (ankle) could see increased work with the Packers' first-team defense.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Opens week as DNP
Jaire Alexander (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.Alexander opening Green Bay's week of practice as a DNP comes as no surprise, as the All-Pro cornerback sustained a knee injury late in the Green Bay Packers' Week 8 win over the Jaguars. He'll likely need to upgrade to at least limited practice participation either Thursday or Friday in order to play in the Packers' Week 9 divisional matchup against the Lions.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Avoids serious injury
Initial testing on Jaire Alexander's right knee injury Monday did not reveal any significant concerns, and the Green Bay Packers will continue to monitor his soreness throughout the week, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.The cornerback sustained the injury late in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, but Demovsky's report suggests Alexander avoided what could have been a serious issue. His practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication on whether he can play in this Sunday's matchup with the Lions.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Getting MRI on knee
Jaire Alexander is getting an MRI on his knee after he sustained an injury during Sunday's game at Jacksonville, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.Alexander hobbled off the field awkwardly following the Green Bay Packers' final defensive play Sunday, and now he's getting his knee looked at to see whether there's a significant injury. Until further notice, his availability for Week 9 is now in doubt.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Past groin issue
Jaire Alexander (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Wes Hodklewicz of the Green Bay Packers' official site reports.Alexander was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but he practiced in full Friday, indicating that he's moved past his groin injury. The All-Pro cornerback helped hold Stefon Diggs to five catches for just 23 yards against the Texans in Week 7. Alexander will have his hands full again Sunday, as rookie Brian Thomas currently ranks sixth in the NFL with 513 receiving yards through seven games.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Limited to open week
Jaire Alexander (groin) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session.It's not much of a surprise to see Alexander on the Green Bay Packers' injury report, given that he's played through a groin issue over the last two weeks. Unless he downgrades to a DNP over the next two practices, he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Alexander played every single defensive snap during the Packers' win over the Texans on Sunday, picking up three solo tackles in the process.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Ready to rock
Jaire Alexander (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Wes Hodklewicz of the Green Bay Packers' official site reports.The All-Pro corner practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week due to a groin injury, but it appears he'll play through the pain for the second consecutive game Sunday. Expect Alexander to start opposite Eric Stokes as part of the Packers' top outside-cornerback duo in Week 7.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Still working through groin injury
Jaire Alexander (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice session.Alexander returned from a two-game absence in Week 6 against the Cardinals, and he finished the game with one solo tackle, one pass defended and one fumble recovery across 44 defensive snaps. Alexander was limited in all three practices last week, so unless he suffers a setback over the next few days, he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Texans.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Returning to action in Week 6
Jaire Alexander (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Mike Spofford of the Green Bay Packers' official site reports.Alexander sat out Weeks 4 and 5 due to what first was termed a quad injury and then a groin issue, but a trio of limited sessions during Week 6 prep was enough for him to make his return to action this Sunday. He'll resume his role as the Packers' No. 1 cornerback as the team looks to stop an Arizona offense that features QB Kyler Murray, RB James Conner, WRs Marvin Harrison and Michael Wilson, and TE Trey McBride.