Philadelphia Eagles Submit Trade Proposal for Jaire Alexander in Exchange for Rashan Gary — Including a Clause Packers May Struggle to Refuse
According to league sources, the Eagles have approached Green Bay with a trade framework centered around acquiring edge rusher Rashan Gary in exchange for cornerback Jaire Alexander — with an additional financial component that significantly alters the equation.
Gary is entering the third year of the four-year, $96 million extension he signed in 2023 and carries a 2026 cap hit of roughly $28 million. While he still recorded 7.5 sacks during the 2025 season and remained a rotational force opposite Micah Parsons, his production dipped noticeably in the second half of the year. With Parsons emerging as the defensive centerpiece, questions have surfaced about Gary’s long-term financial fit under Green Bay’s cap structure.
Alexander, meanwhile, is a former All-Pro corner who was released by Green Bay in 2025 due to lingering knee issues and a high cap figure before eventually landing in Philadelphia. Although he stepped away from the team late in 2025 to focus on his health, the Eagles reportedly believe a return to a familiar system and environment could help reignite his elite form.
The clause that makes this proposal particularly compelling: Philadelphia is willing to absorb the majority of Alexander’s remaining financial liability and include a 2027 Day 2 draft pick as compensation — effectively offsetting injury risk while providing Green Bay with future capital.
For the Packers, this is more than a player swap. It presents a potential path to meaningful cap flexibility while rebalancing positional depth in a defense that continues to evolve. If structured correctly, the move could generate significant savings and help fund upcoming extensions for core contributors.
Still, the risks are clear. Gary remains one of the roster’s most physically imposing pass rushers. Elite edge defenders are among the most difficult assets to replace, and moving him would require confidence in internal development options or draft reinforcements.
For Philadelphia, this signals a win-now mentality. Pairing Gary with their existing defensive front could elevate an already competitive roster into a legitimate championship-tier unit.
No official decision has been announced. But with draft season approaching and cap decisions looming, the Packers may soon face one of the defining personnel crossroads of their offseason.
In the NFL, trades are rarely just about talent — they’re about belief in direction.
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