It's official, the Packers are saying goodbye to longtime cornerback Jaire Alexander, with the organization announcing their intentions to release the former first-round pick on Monday. Alexander, one of the best defensive backs in the NFL,

When healthy, Jaire Alexander is one of the better cornerbacks in the NFL. The eighth-year pro has been named to a pair of Pro Bowls, and last year the 28-year-old allowed a passer rating against of less than 90 for the fifth time in seven years.

The business of the NFL can often rear its ugly head, leading to star players being released due to their oversized contracts. That was the case on Monday morning when it was revealed that the Green Bay Packers are set to release star cornerback Jaire Alexander.