{"id":120811,"date":"2025-06-11T07:42:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T07:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/120811\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T07:42:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T07:42:12","slug":"sean-mcvay-sends-clear-message-on-rams-signing-jaire-alexander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/120811\/","title":{"rendered":"Sean McVay Sends Clear Message on Rams Signing Jaire Alexander"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/los-angeles-rams\/los-angeles-rams-hc-sean-mcvay-sends-clear-message-on-team-signing-former-green-bay-packer-jaire-alexander\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sean McVay Sends Clear Message on Rams Signing Jaire Alexander;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sean McVay Sends Clear Message on Rams Signing Jaire Alexander <\/a> originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Athlon Sports;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Athlon Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/ram-digest\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Los Angeles Rams;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Los Angeles Rams<\/a> head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/tag\/sean-mcvay\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sean McVay;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sean McVay<\/a> isn\u2019t shutting the door on <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/player\/jaire-alexander\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jaire Alexander;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jaire Alexander<\/a>, but he\u2019s making it clear that the Rams aren\u2019t necessarily looking in that direction.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>With Alexander officially hitting free agency after his release from the <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/green-bay-packers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Green Bay Packers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Green Bay Packers<\/a>, speculation has swirled about potential landing spots for the two-time Pro Bowler. The Rams, always known for making splash moves, have been mentioned as a possible destination. But McVay\u2019s latest comments suggest that Los Angeles may not be in the mix.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNothing but respect for the player, but I don\u2019t know if that\u2019s a direction we would go,\u201d McVay said, via Rams senior staff writer <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StuJRams\/status\/1932514216667459629\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Stu Jackson;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Stu Jackson<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay.\u00a9 Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/46b55babde3e3128abcc86e206065902.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay.\u00a9 Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Alexander, who was once one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the league, has dealt with injuries in recent seasons, playing in just 14 games over the last two years. While his talent is undeniable, his availability has been a concern, and the Rams may be hesitant to invest in another high-profile corner after moving on from Jalen Ramsey last offseason.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles currently has <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Darious Williams;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Darious Williams<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/los-angeles-rams\/ram-digest\/news\/rams-news-cobie-durant-earns-high-praise-from-sean-mcvay-during-training-camp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cobie Durant;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Cobie Durant<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ahkello Witherspoon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Ahkello Witherspoon<\/a> leading its secondary, and while adding Alexander would boost the talent level, McVay\u2019s comments indicate that the Rams are comfortable with their current group.<\/p>\n<p>Still, things can change quickly in the NFL, and if Alexander\u2019s market doesn\u2019t develop as expected, the Rams could revisit the idea. For now, though, McVay\u2019s message is that Los Angeles isn\u2019t actively pursuing the former Packers star.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/sean-mcvay-announced-sony-michels-retirement-for-him-on-saturday\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Sean McVay Announced Sony Michel&#039;s Unexpected Retirement For Him;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Related: Sean McVay Announced Sony Michel&#8217;s Unexpected Retirement For Him<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This story was originally reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/los-angeles-rams\/los-angeles-rams-hc-sean-mcvay-sends-clear-message-on-team-signing-former-green-bay-packer-jaire-alexander\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Athlon Sports;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Athlon Sports<\/a> on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sean McVay Sends Clear Message on Rams Signing Jaire Alexander originally appeared on Athlon Sports. 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