After having talked a lot of smack over the years about Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson, Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander won’t have the chance to back it up.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Packers placed Alexander on the suspended list due to conduct detrimental to the team. He is being suspended due to crashing and nearly screwing up the coin toss against the Carolina Panthers. Here is a statement from Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst.
Here is what Packers’ GM Brian Gutekunst said about CB Jaire Alexander’s one-game suspension: pic.twitter.com/VAiAKKbA0H
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2023
Alexander infamously struggled in week one last season with Jefferson torching him for 184 yards and two touchdowns across nine receptions. He faired much better in week 17 but he had safety help the entire game.
It might not be as fun in terms of storylines going into Sunday’s game against the division rival, but it does make it easier for the Vikings to get a win. The game will kick off at 7:20 p.m. CST on Sunday night.
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