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Report: Jaire Alexander probably won’t play against Vikings
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Report: Jaire Alexander probably won’t play against Vikings

Quarterback Jordan Love returns to the Packers lineup on Sunday, but the team is expected to come up short on the other side of the ball.

NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reports that cornerback Jaire Alexander is unlikely to play against the Vikings. Alexander was listed as questionable due to quad and groin injuries that kept him from practicing Friday.

Alexander’s absence would be a major blow to the Packers’ plans to deal with Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The two players have had some memorable games in recent years, but Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley would have to improvise without Alexander available.

Part of that planning included calling up a pair of cornerbacks from the practice squad on Saturday. Kamal Hadden and Robert Rochell are part of Sunday’s gameday squad.