“Green Bay Packers’ Star Cornerback Jaire Alexander Faces Playoff Uncertainty after Ankle Injury in Practice Clash with Dallas Cowboys”
In Green Bay, Wisconsin, Jaire Alexander, the cornerback for the Green Bay Packers, sustained an ankle injury during this week’s practice, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming wild-card playoff clash against the NFC East champions, the Dallas Cowboys.
According to Packers coach Matt LaFleur, the injury occurred when Alexander “stepped on somebody’s foot and rolled his ankle” during Wednesday’s practice, primarily a jog-through session. Alexander did not participate in Thursday’s practice due to the injury.
Describing it as a “freak deal,” LaFleur expressed uncertainty about Alexander’s status for the crucial game. The Packers, with a 9-8 record, are eager to have Alexander on the field as they face the challenge of containing CeeDee Lamb, the Pro Bowl receiver for the 12-5 Cowboys, who led the NFL with 135 catches and ranked second with 1,749 receiving yards in the regular season.
LaFleur mentioned that Alexander is making efforts to be available, but his participation remains day-to-day, leading the coaching staff to decide on resting him from practice on the given day.
The current season has been atypical for Alexander, who is approaching his 27th birthday on February 9. He participated in only seven of the Packers’ 17 regular-season games, missing three early-season games due to a back injury and sitting out six games with a shoulder issue. Despite a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team following a mishandled pregame toss on Christmas Eve, Alexander returned to the field last Sunday, playing all 48 defensive snaps in a 17-9 victory over the Chicago Bears, securing Green Bay’s playoff berth.
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