The Green Bay Packers and cornerback Jaire Alexander have officially parted ways. After exploring possible trade options and even a restructured contract that could've kept Alexander lurking in the Green Bay secondary, the franchise is moving on and releasing the two-time All-Pro, the team announced Monday.

Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst expressed strong confidence in his current starting cornerbacks during a conversation with reporters on the first day of mandatory minicamp.

Kraft's potential as a downfield threat could make him a key playmaker for the Packers.