The Green Bay Packers are set to make significant changes to their cornerback position this offseason, which was a weak spot for the team in 2024.
Eric Stokes is expected to not be re-signed, and there’s also a possibility the Packers will part ways with Jaire Alexander. Keisean Nixon could also be on his way out for the 2025 season. The Packers are exploring all options to improve the cornerback spot going into next year.
Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus suggests that bringing back Rasul Douglas could be a smart move for Green Bay. Douglas, who was traded to the Buffalo Bills in 2023, struggled in 2024, making a return to the Packers a possible outcome. Cameron noted that Douglas had consistently earned solid PFF coverage grades during his time with Green Bay. With Stokes set to become a free agent and Alexander’s recent injury history, reuniting with Douglas could be a natural choice.
Douglas, who is 29 and will turn 30 just before the 2025 season, posted 58 tackles, one forced fumble, no interceptions, and five pass deflections in Buffalo last season. If brought back, he could be a significant upgrade over Stokes as the Packers’ second cornerback.
Depending on what Green Bay decides to do with Alexander, a pairing of Douglas and Alexander at cornerback could be in the cards, making Alexander’s future with the team one of the key questions for the Packers this offseason.
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