INSIDER: Perfect Match? $84 Million Cornerback Could Be Giants’ Missing Super Bowl Piece!

This offseason, New York Giants GM Joe Schoen has made it a priority to assemble a veteran roster that can win now—an effort likely tied to keeping both his and head coach Brian Daboll’s jobs secure heading into a critical 2025 season.

To that end, Schoen has already made notable moves to upgrade the secondary, signing cornerback Paulson Adebo and safety Jevon Holland. Holland, in particular, has drawn praise from league insiders who believe he could make an immediate impact. But Schoen may now have a chance to land his most significant addition yet.

Former Green Bay Packers star Jaire Alexander, a two-time Second-Team All-Pro, hit the open market on Monday after a contract standoff led to his release. Alexander, who was slated to play the final year of an $84 million deal, is now free to sign with any team—and the Giants could be a dark horse contender if other teams are hesitant due to his injury history.

While injuries have plagued Alexander over the past two seasons—limiting him to just 14 games total—his talent is undeniable. Last year, despite playing only seven games, he recorded two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and 16 tackles. If healthy, he’s more than capable of immediately bolstering New York’s secondary.

The Giants’ recent signings reflect a clear admission that their secondary needed veteran reinforcements, especially after parting ways with Xavier McKinney. While young defensive backs like Dru Phillips and Cor’Dale Flott are expected to develop, adding a proven veteran like Alexander could solidify the unit and even offer an upgrade over current starter Deonte Banks.

With elite wide receiver duos across the NFC East—such as A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith in Philly, Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel in Washington, and Dallas’ new duo of George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb—the Giants are under pressure to match up defensively. Bringing in Alexander would show they’re serious about keeping pace in a tough division.

If Schoen truly wants to build a reliable, experienced roster that can carry the team while the offense finds its footing, Jaire Alexander is exactly the kind of high-upside veteran who could make a major difference.