The Dallas Cowboys continue to͏ be at the͏ center of ͏offseason speculation whenever ͏a major player hits ͏the market. ͏The release of former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jai͏re Alexander quickly ͏sparked rumors of a possible connection to Dallas, given their ͏ongoing efforts to͏ strengthen the secondary and their reputation for bold moves.
Brian Schottenheimer Responds to Cowboys’ Link With Jaire Alexander
At Cowboys minicamp on June 10, head coach Brian Schottenheimer addressed the swirling rumors. While he didn’t confirm any moves were in the works, his comments didn’t completely dismiss the idea either.
Jaire Alexander possibility with #Cowboys?
“We monitor everything. … I’m not gonna get into specifics of what our conversations will be like, but we’re always looking.” – Brian Schottenheimer
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) June 10, 2025
“We monitor everything,” Schottenheimer told reporters. “I’m not gonna get into specifics of what our conversations will be like, but we’re always looking.”
While Schottenheimer’s response didn’t confirm serious interest, it also didn’t rule anything out. That sort of calculated openness aligns with how Dallas has approached roster decisions throughout the offseason. They’ve been active in exploring upgrades and have shown they’re open to making additions under the right circumstances.
Alexander, a former ͏first-round pick in the 2018 NF͏L Draft, brings elite talent to the table.͏ With 287 career ͏tackles, ͏12 interceptions, and 70 passes defenced, he’s long been ͏viewed as ͏one͏ of the league’s͏ ͏top cornerbacks. His man-to͏-man coverage skills are especially ͏strong,͏ highlighted by his 2022͏ performance against͏ Justin Jeff͏e͏rson, where he held the All͏-Pro receiver to just ͏one ͏catch for ͏15 yards.
However, health remains the central concern. Alexander has played only 34 of a possible 68 regular season games since 2021. Back, shoulder, knee, and groin injuries have kept him sidelined for significant stretches. In 2023 and 2024, he suited up for only seven games each season, missing 20 games over the two years.
For the Cowboys, who already dealt with Trevon Diggs’ season-ending injury last year, adding another injury-prone player to the secondary could prove risky. Though DaRon Bland emerged as a dependable presence, the team lacks proven depth behind him and Diggs. With Jourdan Lewis now gone, Alexander could offer a solution if he stays on the field.
There’s also the financial angle. Alexander refused a pay cut in Green Bay, leading to his release. While his camp may still seek a lucrative deal, injury concerns could drive the price down. For Dallas, a short-term, incentive-laden contract might be the ideal compromise, minimizing cap exposure while maximizing potential.
Adding Alexander would be a bold move signaling an all-in approach to the 2025 season. But the Cowboys must weigh talent against availability and contract structure. As Schottenheimer said, they’re “always looking” but looking and committing are two different decisions entirely.