The Philadelphia Eagles have made it official.
Jaire Alexander has stepped away from Philly, and they've placed him on the NFL's official Reserve/Retired list, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
It confirms the news that came out last night, that Alexander is stepping away from football. A player can return from the Reserve/Retired list, but it's a signal that this is a serious choice by Alexander.
Just 11 days ago, the Eagles sent a sixth-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens for the star cornerback and a seventh-round pick.
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On Tuesday night, though, a report emerged indicating that Alexander might retire.
This is what The Athletic's Dianna Russini wrote on X:
"Eagles CB Jaire Alexander has informed the team he is stepping away from the team to focus on getting right physically and mentally, per source. The 28-year-old is contemplating retirement."
Previously a star with the Packers, Green Bay released him before the season.
As a free agent, Alexander latched on with the Baltimore Ravens. He suited up in Week 1, but then the Ravens began to scratch him, saying the he wasn't quite right physically and needed to heal up.
Baltimore never found a way to reincorporate Alexander, and so his trade before the NFL's deadline made sense.
Philadelphia needed a guy like Alexander. They've gotten stellar outside cornerback play from Quinyon Mitchell, but the other boundary corner spot has been terrible, with Adoree Jackson the most frequently used among a bunch of overmatched choices.
Now, though, it looks like the Eagles may never get that player. Alexander's football future might be done.
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