Jaire Alexander considered two other suitors before joining the Ravens
Earning a reputation as one of the game's best at one's respective position has its advantages. Those players are never short of a few suitors. Such is the case with one of the new Baltimore Ravens. Just in case there's a slight chance that you haven't heard or have been busy. Jaire Alexander joins the flock via a one-year arrangement.
The deal is worth up to $6 million if specific incentives are met, but it appears that one of the summer's biggest splashes almost made waves elsewhere. Alexander's path to his new home wasn't short of a few winding roads, as one of ESPN's trusted voices reported over the weekend.
Jeremy Fowler notes two other interested parties who almost thwarted Lamar Jackson's plans for a reunion.
The 'Jaire Alexander to Baltimore' crowd saw its star quarterback board the train following his recent release. When asked about his former NCAA teammate's recent availability during a conversation with select media members, an excited Lamar Jackson playfully belted "Go get him, Eric!"
Well, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta did precisely that. Jaire was signed a day later. Lamar was the first player to welcome him to the organization.
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ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports, however, that even though Baltimore had the "clear edge" to land his services, he also considered the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins.
The Dolphins are an interesting discussion. Their arrangement with Jalen Ramsey appears to be at its end, but it doesn't matter now. Jaire, despite not committing to the Ravens before his visit, was won over upon his arrival.
He has signed the dotted line. He'll now be in town through the 2025-26 NFL season and will team with Nate Wiggins, Marlon Humphrey, and the rest of the Ravens' secondary.
Secondary coach Chuck Pagano certainly has some talent on his hands. Confidence is growing in this Ravens defensive unit daily.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens reportedly won a quiet battle for Jaire Alexander's acquisition
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