Pro Bowl: Packers' Jaire Alexander makes team, 6 others alternates
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was named to the Pro Bowl Games, the league announced Monday, Dec. 19.
The Packers noted it's Alexander's second Pro Bowl honor in his fifth NFL season. He is the 13th defensive back in franchise history to be named to multiple Pro Bowls.
According to Stathead.com, Alexander is the sixth Packers' defensive back to earn multiple Pro Bowl honors in the first five years of his career and the first since safety Nick Collins.
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Despite missing most of Week 3 and all of Week 4 with a groin injury, Alexander is tied for No. 5 in the NFL with a career-best four interceptions and tied for No. 8 in the league with 12 passes defensed.
A handful of other Packers were named alternates for the Pro Bowl Games.
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Offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, initially named a first-alternate, was selected to replace Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson on Jan. 30. Other alternates include quarterback Aaron Rodgers, running back Aaron Jones, defensive lineman Kenny Clark, linebacker Preston Smith and return specialist Keisean Nixon.
The 2023 Pro Bowl is Sunday, Feb. 5.