The Green Bay Packers encountered an absence in their top cornerback during Wednesday’s practice session.

Jaire Alexander was sidelined due to an ankle injury, which had initially flared up during last week’s practice but had not deterred him from playing in Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Despite the injury, Alexander displayed remarkable resilience on the field, contributing significantly with seven total tackles (including three solo tackles), an interception, and a pass defended during Sunday’s game.

Head coach Matt LaFleur remains optimistic about Alexander’s recovery, as the cornerback is actively undergoing treatment for his ankle injury.

“He’s doing better. He’s getting treatment and we’ll see where he’s at tomorrow.”

The hope is that he will show improvement by Thursday, which bodes well for his chances of being ready to face the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night.

The Green Bay Packers are set to take on the 49ers in a pivotal matchup with an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, televised on FOX. Alexander’s potential return to practice could be a crucial factor in determining his availability for this important game.

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