The Philadelphia Eagles have shown some holes on defense this season, particularly in the secondary where a few players have surprisingly underperformed compared to expectations.
In an effort to improve, they made a trade ahead of the NFL deadline, bringing in Jaire Alexander from the Baltimore Ravens.
The veteran cornerback has decided on his jersey number with the Eagles and will wear No. 18.
Philadelphia Eagles CB Jaire Alexander is wearing number 18. Last assigned to John Metchie. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/pDOHpJljsr
— NFL Jersey Numbers (@nfl_jersey_num) November 6, 2025
Fittingly, Alexander will have a chance to make his Eagles debut on the road against his longtime former team, the Green Bay Packers, on “Monday Night Football.”
He will join a secondary that includes Cooper DeJean, Adoree’ Jackson and Quinyon Mitchell, and will likely serve as a depth piece along with Kelee Ringo and Michael Carter II.
Alexander was buried on the depth chart in Baltimore despite all the injuries the Ravens suffered, and he appeared in just two games after signing with them following his release by Green Bay this offseason.
His career has been stunted by a bevy of his own injuries over the past five years, but at 28 years old, he should have plenty of career left.
Alexander was one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL during his early days with the Packers, and if the Eagles can find a way to tap into that ability, he’ll be a huge addition as they try to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
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