The move to some was shocking, especially the timing. Now, the GM has released to final factor that played into the decision.

After being released by the Green Bay Packers on Monday, cornerback Jaire Alexander reportedly has a slew of options in front of him.

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst held an impromptu session with reporters at Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp practice and essentially said the team was paying cornerback Jaire Alexander too much money for how little he played in recent seasons.