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The Philadelphia Eagles acquired Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, just days before the deadline.
Alexander and a 2027 seventh-round pick were sent from the Ravens to the Eagles for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Both teams announced the trade.
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Jaire Alexander #23 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The 28-year-old defensive back was in the middle of his first season with Baltimore. He played seven years with the Green Bay Packers before leaving the team to test free agency.
Alexander was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2020 and 2022, but injuries and inconsistent play hampered him the past few seasons. He didn’t play Thursday night when Baltimore routed the Miami Dolphins in Lamar Jackson’s return to the field.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) performs drills during training camp at the Under Armor Performance Center on July 24, 2025. (Mitch Stringer/Image Images)
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He has only played two games this season: against the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Texans. He has five tackles this year. He has 292 tackles and 12 interceptions in his career.
Philadelphia is 6-2 so far this year. The team ranks 18th in points allowed and 20th in yards allowed so far this season. Alexander is reportedly expected to join the Eagles’ practice squad this week as they are bye in Week 9.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) reacts after intercepting a pass during the first quarter of the wild card playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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The Eagles also announced they placed safety Marcus Epps and linebacker Azeez Ojulari on injured reserve.
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 pm ET.
