The Green Bay Packers made a significant change as they released star cornerback Jaire Alexander Monday after seven seasons with the team. The two sides had been exploring trade o

A person familiar with the situation says the Green Bay Packers are planning to release veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander.

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.