The Baltimore Ravens might be just one signing away from dominating the AFC North and finally breaking through to the Super Bowl. While it’s still early in the offseason, landing Jaire Alexander would reunite him with his Louisville teammate Lamar Jackson – a move that could be the missing piece for Baltimore’s championship puzzle.
Green Bay cut ties with Alexander earlier this summer, and his free agency status makes him an intriguing option for a Ravens team looking to challenge Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in January. Baltimore’s secondary is already loaded – adding a corner of Alexander’s caliber would take their defense to another level.
#Ravens QB Lamar Jackson on former college teammate Jaire Alexander, who was just released by the #Packers: “Go get him, Eric!”
He added that he’s already reached out to Jaire. pic.twitter.com/Nv4MDJcJh5— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) June 17, 2025
Baltimore’s front office has already made moves to strengthen their defense by drafting Malaki Starks from Georgia with the 27th pick. Pairing Starks with Kyle Hamilton gives the Ravens incredible talent at safety. Now imagine adding Alexander alongside Marlon Humphrey – they’d have a secondary rivaling what Philly built last season.
Jaire Alexander to the Ravens would give Lamar Jackson no excuses to reach first Super Bowl
Let’s talk about this offense for a second. Jackson throwing to DeAndre Hopkins, Zay Flowers, Mark Andrews, and Isaiah Likely while handing off to Derrick Henry? That’s the kind of lineup that makes Madden players throw their controllers. It’s almost unfair.
The spotlight would shine even brighter on Jackson if Alexander joins the squad. Two MVPs into his career, the one achievement separating him from Mahomes in conversations about the league’s elite is that Super Bowl appearance. Jackson promised Baltimore a championship when he arrived – with this roster, the time has come to deliver.
We’ve seen it before: Jackson dominates the regular season, wins a playoff game, then runs into a wall against the Bills or Chiefs when it matters most. With Alexander potentially completing a championship-caliber defense, the criticism would only intensify if Jackson can’t get over that AFC Championship hurdle.
The pressure is mounting.
Philadelphia showed there’s a blueprint for beating Kansas City, and Baltimore adding Alexander would give them similar defensive firepower. That said, even without this potential signing, the Ravens have built a roster that should compete for a championship right now – Alexander would just be the cherry on top.
Jackson’s playoff track record tells the story: five postseason appearances in six years as a starter with just one AFC Championship appearance (2023). Baltimore’s offense has ranked in the top five during most of Jackson’s tenure – the exceptions being 2021 when they missed the playoffs entirely and 2022’s wild card exit.
For the Ravens, 2025 is championship or bust. If they land Alexander to complete an already stellar secondary, Jackson will face even more scrutiny if he can’t finally lead this team to the promised land.