jaire alexander becomes highest-paid cb

• The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Jaire Alexander to a four-year, $84 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid corner in NFL history (up until this point, because we know that's how it works). Alexander is said to be fully recovered from a shoulder injury that kept him sidelined for the majority of 2021. When healthy, Alexander is one of the best CBs in the NFL; now, he's paid like one.
  

Packers and Pro-Bowl CB Jaire Alexander are finalizing a 4-year, $84 million contract extension, per source. Deal includes $31 million in 2022 - a DB record of $30 million in signing bonus. Alexander will receive $42.5M by March. @JohnThornton of @RocNationSports confirmed deal.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 16, 2022

• On Monday, the Atlanta Falcons signed former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison, adding another option to the mix. Allison is inconsistent at best, mostly having a great game now and then before falling off completely. Allison had most of his success in Green Bay, but the team let him walk in free agency.
  

The Falcons have signed veteran WR Geronimo Allison.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 16, 2022

• The league is likely deciding on a potential Deshaun Watson suspension, as executives are reportedly meeting with Watson in Texas later this week. Backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett would probably start in Watson's place for the Cleveland Browns for the duration of his suspension.
  

In such investigations, the NFL usually talks to the player last, so this is likely an indication the league is wrapping things up. Next question would be whether or not they make a ruling before there's resolution on the 22 civil cases. https://t.co/0Ff0G06Azt

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) May 16, 2022

• The New England Patriots waived quarterback D'Eriq King, who signed with the team as an undrafted free agent. King was expected to play a multitude of roles -- anything from QB to receiver to running back to kick returner. King didn't do enough to earn a roster spot, but could end up on the practice squad.
  

The Patriots have waived former Miami QB D’Eriq King, who signed with the team as an undrafted free agent.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 16, 2022