The Packers suspended cornerback Jaire Alexander for one game on Wednesday after he crashed the captains meeting at midfield Sunday, almost costing his team a possession in the 33-30 win over the Panthers.
The Green Bay Packers suspended cornerback Jaire Alexander for one game on Wednesday after he crashed the captains meeting at midfield on Sunday, almost costing his team a possession in the 33-30 win over the Panthers.
« The decision to suspend a player is never easy and not one we take lightly. Unfortunately, Jaire’s actions prior to the game in Carolina led us to take this step, » general manager Brian Gutekunst said in a statement. « As an organization, we have an expectation that everyone puts the team first. While we are disappointed, we had a good conversation with Jaire this morning and fully expect him to learn from this as we move forward together. We look forward to welcoming him back next week as he is a valued member of this team and will continue to be in the future. »
Alexander, who joined the Packers’ three game captains Aaron Jones, Quay Walker and Eric Wilson at midfield, called tails and won the toss.
