What did the Ravens get for Jaire Alexander? Full details on 2025 trade with Eagles

Just days before the NFL trade deadline, the NFC-leading Philadelphia Eagles made a calculated, high-upside move to bolster their secondary, acquiring two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a late-round pick swap. The Eagles sent a 2026 sixth-round selection to Baltimore for the veteran defensive back and a 2027 seventh-round pick.

Although the 28-year-old Alexander -- who spent seven years as a lockdown corner for the Green Bay Packers before signing a one-year deal with the Ravens this season -- has struggled with health and consistency in his brief time in Baltimore, Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman has added a proven, veteran talent to a defense looking for a spark under coordinator Vic Fangio.

This is the second trade Philadelphia has made for a defensive back this season; the first was acquiring slot corner Michael Carter II from the New York Jets. The Alexander move immediately injects elite pedigree into the Eagles’ defensive backfield as they prepare to face his former team, the Packers, next week.

Jaire Alexander trade details

Eagles get: 

• DB Jaire Alexander
•  2027 seventh-round pick

Ravens get: 

• 2026 sixth-round pick

In the trade, the Eagles acquired Alexander and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, which originally belonged to the Denver Broncos.

Alexander, who was released by the Green Bay Packers earlier in 2025, was on a one-year contract with the Ravens. The Eagles absorbed approximately $1.1 million of his remaining $2 million base salary for the 2025 season.

Roseman secured the former two-time All-Pro for a minimal future draft pick cost, representing a low-risk, high-reward move to boost the secondary ahead of the trade deadline.

How old is Jaire Alexander?

Alexander is 28 years old.

When the Green Bay Packers selected him with the 18th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft (which took place in April 2018), Alexander was just 21 years old. He entered the league as a dynamic young talent out of Louisville and immediately established himself with a high-impact rookie season.

Now, in his eighth NFL season, Alexander has embarked on his third team in two years. After a short, injury-plagued stint with the Baltimore Ravens, he was acquired by the Philadelphia Eagles via trade. He joins the Eagles as a veteran with championship pedigree, looking to prove he can still play at an elite level as he closes out his 20s and bolsters the Eagles’ secondary for a potential Super Bowl run.

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Jaire Alexander career stats

Alexander put together multiple All-Pro seasons throughout his time in Green Bay.

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