Packers’ Jaire Alexander Suspended Over Coin Toss Debacle At Panthers Game

Jaire Alexander‘s eyebrow-raising actions throughout Sunday’s pregame ceremonies have simply value him dearly … as a result of the Packers revealed Wednesday they’re suspending him for the debacle.

If you happen to missed it, the Inexperienced Bay cornerback ruffled some critical feathers over the weekend when he almost blew the coin toss for his group simply previous to its tilt with the Panthers in Carolina.

Alexander unexpectedly joined the Packers’ captains at midfield … known as tails, and when he advised the refs he needed to start out the sport on protection — it virtually value the Pack a possession.

Fortunately for Alexander and Inexperienced Bay, the snafu acquired cleared up and the group went on to win 33-30 … however on Wednesday, the Packers made it clear they’re livid over the scenario.

Normal supervisor Brian Gutekunst mentioned the 26-year-old has been banned one recreation for the incident … including in an announcement, “Jaire’s actions prior to the game in Carolina led us to take this step.”

“As an organization, we have an expectation that everyone puts the team first.”

Gutekunst additionally mentioned the group and Alexander had a dialog concerning the scenario Wednesday morning and the org. “fully” expects him “to learn from this as we move forward together.”

Alexander has not publicly commented because the ban was introduced — although in a postgame assembly with reporters Sunday, he did not present a lot regret for his actions … showing to say he took it upon himself to exit with the captains because the Packers had been enjoying in his hometown of Charlotte.

Alexander is broadly considered among the best younger corners within the recreation — he is made two Professional Bowls in his six-year profession — though accidents have sidelined him for many of this season.