Silverstein’s sources add that the Packers were close to dealing Alexander near the start of free agency, but that the combination of “trade compensation and Alexander’s willingness to alter his contract to fit the other team’s salary cap have made it difficult to close a deal.” We’ve been blurbing about Alexander’s situation all offseason and nothing has changed to this point. If the draft passes without a trade, we’re likely headed to a place where the Packers would be more compelled to release or keep him than trade him.

Gutekunst said almost the exact same thing back in February while also acknowledging that the two sides could be headed for a split. Alexander, 28, appeared in just seven games last year due to injury but said he had “nothing good to say” about the organization after their playoff run ended in the NFC Wild Card Round. Speaking at the NFL owners meeting, Gutekunst said the team would like to get something in return for Alexander if possible, but with two years left on his deal and his recent injury history, a trade could prove difficult to pull off.

Alexander, 28, a two-time Pro Bowler, has been rumored to be on his way out of Green Bay after struggling through a laundry list of injuries over the past few seasons. Alexander refused to speak with reporters after the season, saying he had “nothing good to say” about his situation in Green Bay. The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman said it “would be a win for the Packers if they can get anything in return for [Alexander] instead of just releasing him.” Pro Football Focus graded Alexander as last season’s eighth best cover corner. There will certainly be a market for Alexander in the coming weeks.

At the NFL Combine, Gutekunst was asked about Alexander’s status after a rocky season. Alexander played in just seven games last season and has dealt with several injuries over the past two years. The Packers would save $6.8 million in cap space by parting ways. Gutekunst expressed that the team has yet to make a decision and the defense would be better with Alexander; both sides have been frustrated over his injury issues. A change of scenery for Alexander remains a strong possibility, allowing the Packers to save money amid a seemingly strained relationship.