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The\u00a0Green Bay Packers\u00a0are certainly going to have a very different cornerback room in 2025 compared to the one that they had in 2024. Of course, the biggest news story of the week regarding the Packers secondary, or rather former players they had in that room, was two-time Pro Bowler\u00a0Jaire Alexander\u00a0signing a one-year contract with a $4 million base salary with the\u00a0Baltimore Ravens\u00a0on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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Green Bay had previously released Alexander when they two sides could not come to an agreement on a restructured contract. Despite being one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL, the former Packers star struggled to stay on the field, playing in just 34 of a possible 68 games over the last four years, and just 14 of a possible 34 over the last two.<\/p>\n

The Green Bay Packers Saw Many of Their Cornerbacks Leave in Free Agency<\/h2>\n
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Robert Rochell (22) celebrates after recovering a muffed punt against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 30-17.
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<\/span>Over the course of the NFL offseason, the Packers added Nate Hobbs in free agency and Micah Robinson in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. And while they expect both of these players to have some sort of role on the team this upcoming year (Hobbs is expected to be the starting slot corner), their depth pieces are going to be very different compared to last season.<\/p>\n

Eric Stokes, whom Green Bay selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency as the Packers decided not to pick up his fifth-year option, making him a free agent after last season ended.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, Corey Ballentine was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n

<\/span>As it stands, Green Bay\u2019s cornerback depth begins with Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine as the projected starters on the boundary. As mentioned, Hobbs is believed to be the starting slot corner. After them, the Packers will rely on Robinson, Kalen King, and any one (or two) of Kamal Hadden, Isaiah Dunn, Gregory Junior, Javon Bullard (in the slot), or Tyron Herring.<\/p>\n

Of course, wide receiver Bo Melton is also an intriguing name to watch as he started practicing with the cornerbacks during mandatory minicamp.<\/p>\n

Former Green Bay Packers Cornerback Robert Rochell Signed with the Dallas Cowboys<\/h2>\n
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Nov 28, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Robert Rochell (22) celebrates with punter Daniel Whelan (19) after recovering a fumbel during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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<\/span>Another former Packers cornerback that departed Green Bay this offseason was Robert Rochell. A Super Bowl Champion with the Los Angeles Rams, Rochell played the last two seasons for the Packers, spending a great deal of time on the practice squad, but appearing in 20 games (mostly on special teams).<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Rochell was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs. However, they released him during OTAs not long after.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, it was reported that he had finally found a new team: the Dallas Cowboys:<\/p>\n

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