The Packers tried to find a middle ground with Jaire Alexander on his contract, and they reportedly had pre-draft trade talks with the Bills, per Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports.

Alexander had no interest in a pay cut, and on Monday, the day before the team’s mandatory minicamp begins, the Packers bid Alexander farewell.

The Packers made Alexander’s release official, announcing the transaction as it hit the NFL’s wire.

“In his seven seasons with the Packers, Jaire established himself as one of the premier players in the NFL at one of the game’s most challenging positions,” General Manager Brian Gutekunst said in a statement. “His contributions to our organization were felt on the field, in the locker room and in our community, and he will be missed. We appreciate all he gave and we wish hi

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