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Could two-time Pro Bowler land with Commanders if he's a post-June 1 cut?

Updated June 2, 2025, 11:33 a.m. by Commanders Wire 1 min read
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The Washington Commanders have had a lot of player movement this offseason, but there will be more.

Not only will there be movement when they trim down the roster to 53 players, but the June 1 deadline is right around the corner, and the number of free agents available will increase.June 1 is a point in the NFL offseason when some players actually become more expendable due to contract structure.

This allows teams the freedom to sign free agents ahead of the deadline, but also not be hurt as badly if they decide to cut a player after June 1.

Typically, veterans hold the largest amount of cap space and they are the ones most likely to be traded or cut after June 1.When these players are cut, they become free agents and can sign with another team.

One of the players who is likely to be a post-June 1 casualty is Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander.

CBS Sports names the Commanders as a potential landing spot for Alexander, should he be cut or traded.Jaire Alexander GB CB #23Age: 28 | 2025 cap hit: $24.6MAll offseason, the Green Bay Packers have publicly anticipated a breakup with Alexander, who's simultaneously been one of the NFL's best -- and most injured -- cover men.

Both sides hinted at a split in free agency, either via trade or release.

Now the Packers apparently have a new contract offer on the table, but if the Pro Bowler doesn't bite at a pay cut, Green Bay could save $17 million by cutting or trading the cornerback after June 1.

That's an increase of $9.5 million from prior to June 1.Potential landing spots: Commanders, Falcons, Raiders, VikingsPrediction: Retained by Packers on restructured dealAlexander has seven years of NFL experience under his belt, but has only played in every game once, in 2019.

In 2022, he appeared in 16 games, missing only one game.

His rookie season and the 2022 season were his most productive because he cannot stay healthy.The Commanders' secondary doesn't need much help, but Alexander is a good player when he's on the field and could provide additional veteran leadership to some of the younger talent.

Much of Washington's cornerback plans for 2025 revolve around Marshon Lattimore returning to full health.

Signing Alexander, if he were to become available, would be a risk because of his injury history.

Hence, the prediction that Alexander remains with the Packers is the most likely scenario.This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Could Pro Bowl CB be a post-June 1 addition for Commanders?.

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