November 7, 2024

Packers CB Jaire Alexander suspended for Vikings matchup after coin toss  incident - CBS Minnesota

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has been suspended by the team for Sunday night’s must-win showdown against Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings.

The decision stems from, but wasn’t limited to, Alexander appointing himself a captain for the Packers’ 33-30 Christmas Eve win at Carolina.

“It’s never for one thing,” said coach Matt LaFleur, who made the decision with general manager Brian Gutekunst.

“I think there’s a lot of lessons along the way from everybody involved and, hopefully, we learn from them. I think we will. I think there will be probably better communication moving forward.”

According to the club, Alexander’s actions before the game in Carolina led to his one-game suspension.

“As an organization, we have an expectation that everyone puts the team first,” Gutekunst said in a statement.

“The decision to suspend a player is never easy and not one we take lightly.” Alexander’s actions before the game in Carolina led to the suspension.

 

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