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The Philadelphia Eagles acquired Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, just days before the deadline.
Alexander and a 2027 seventh-round pick were sent from the Ravens to the Eagles for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Both teams announced the trade.
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Jaire Alexander #23 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The 28-year-old defensive back was in his first season with Baltimore. He played seven years with the Green Bay Packers before leaving the team to test free agency.
Alexander was a Pro Bowl selection in 2020 and 2022, but injuries and inconsistent play hampered him in recent seasons. He did not play Thursday night as Baltimore beat the Miami Dolphins when Lamar Jackson returned to the field.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) performs drills during training camp at the Under Armor Performance Center on July 24, 2025. (Mitch Stringer/Imagn Images)
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He only played in two games this season – against the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans. He has five tackles this year. He has 292 career tackles and 12 interceptions in his career.
Philadelphia is 6-2 this year. The team is 18th in points allowed and 20th in yards allowed so far this season. Alexander is expected to join the Eagles’ practice squad this week, as they are off in Week 9.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) reacts after intercepting a pass during the first quarter of the wild card game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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The Eagles also announced they were placing safety Marcus Epps and linebacker Azeez Ojulari on injured reserve.
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.
