Ending months of speculation, the Green Bay Packers announced on Monday that it was releasing their former first-round pick, CB Jaire Alexander.

The afternoon announcement by the organization confirmed reports by NFL insiders in the morning that a restructured deal could not be reached. According to the Packers, Alexander played in 78 regular-season games with 76 starts for Green Bay in seven seasons, recording 302 tackles (232 solo), 12 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 80 passes defensed, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 12 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks and two QB hits. He was a two-time All-Pro selection, playing in two Pro Bowls.