The thought of cornerback Jaire Alexander becoming a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers was extra idea than actuality. Regardless of loads of followers wishing Alexander would strengthen the Steelers’ secondary, he selected the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens as a substitute. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has detailed different groups within the combine. Pittsburgh wasn’t amongst them.
Reporting over the weekend, Fowler indicated the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons have been additionally prospects for Alexander.
“Falcons he was contemplating,” Fowler stated on SportsCenter. “Miami Dolphins, he was additionally contemplating.”
A graphic accompanying his commentary additionally listed the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs amongst groups serious about signing him. ESPN’s Adam Schefter famous that the Carolina Panthers additionally expressed curiosity.
Maybe that report wasn’t an exhaustive listing of all the groups that made a play for Alexander but when the Steelers have been thought of critical suitors, they seemingly would’ve been added in Fowler’s report. Particularly contemplating Fowler beforehand lined the AFC North and is somebody plugged-in with Pittsburgh.
Fowler famous that Baltimore recruited Alexander most aggressively, utilizing ties to former faculty teammate Lamar Jackson to persuade Jaire Alexander to simply accept much less cash to signal with the Ravens. He inked a one-year deal price as much as $6 million, $2 million of that containing enjoying time incentives. Well being has been Alexander’s largest challenge, the eighth-year veteran showing in 14 whole video games over the previous two years.
As Dave Bryan has mentioned, it could’ve been tough for Pittsburgh to get a deal accomplished with the two-time Professional Bowler. The Steelers don’t construction contracts with non-quarterbacks with incentives and Alexander’s deal was seemingly going to include them given his harm historical past that will mitigate the chance any workforce would tackle. Additionally, Pittsburgh has two established outdoors corners in Darius Slay and Joey Porter Jr. with no logical choice within the slot. In Baltimore, Marlon Humphrey ceaselessly sees nickel snaps, making a extra seamless match.
The Miami Dolphins’ Jalen Ramsey stays the highest cornerback obtainable, anticipated to be traded by coaching camp. Loads of rumors about Ramsey and the Steelers have popped up over the previous week. Time will inform if they’ve any validity or in the event that they’ll be as imaginary as Pittsburgh’s hopes of signing Alexander.
