Packers Rumors: Jaire Alexander, Preston Smith Restructure Contracts Ahead of NFL FA | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

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Cornerback Jaire Alexander and linebacker Preston Smith reportedly agreed to restructured contracts with the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the restructures will save the Packers $9.5 million against the salary cap on Alexander’s contract and $6.7 million on Smith’s deal.

Per Spotrac, the moves will help the Packers get under the salary cap, as they were $8.8 million over it.

Alexander and Smith are two of the Packers’ key defenders, and they will play a big…