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Jaire Alexander Details Mental-Health Struggles, Signals Uncertain NFL Future

He remains on the Eagles’ reserve/retired list with Philadelphia holding his rights pending any formal decision.

Overview

  • Alexander, in an Instagram post Wednesday, described “internal battles” that drained his confidence at cornerback, in what multiple outlets said read like a farewell.
  • He left the Eagles 10 days after a Nov. 1 trade from the Ravens to focus on his physical and mental health, then went on the reserve/retired list Nov. 12 with Philadelphia retaining his rights.
  • During his short Ravens stint in 2025, he appeared in two games after right knee surgery in January 2025 and struggled in the season opener against the Bills.
  • His message thanked Ravens executive Eric DeCosta for support and therapy access, said he felt he let the organization down, and did not mention the Eagles.
  • Philadelphia recouped $889,000 when it placed him on the list, and his earlier peak included two Pro Bowls in Green Bay before injuries held him to 16 games from 2023 to 2025.