Rapoport followed up to report the Packers and Alexander agreed to see what trade avenues they might have and considered restructuring his contract. Albert Breer of The MMQB reported in April the two-time Pro Bowler preferred an outright release so he'd have more freedom in choosing his next team.

On Monday morning, the Green Bay Packers made a major decision for the future of the team. After an offseason full of rumors and speculation about the future of star cornerback Jaire Alexander, the team decided to release him.

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio explains why the Packers could complete a Jaire Alexander trade despite already announcing his release