Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was a full participant at practice on Wednesday for the first time since aggravating a knee injury in Week 11.
Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Alexander got in a full practice to start preparation for the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday but didn’t commit to his top cornerback being ready to return after a three-game absence.
“I have to go back and watch the tape, but when I was watching him, it looked like he was moving around well,” LaFleur said. “We’ll just see how it transpires throughout the week and hopefully he’ll be ready to roll.”
Alexander first injured his knee late in the Packers’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 27. He returned coming out of the bye but lasted only 10 snaps in the Packers’ win over the Chicago Bears on Nov. 17.
Alexander missed games against the San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions. His return this week would be important as the Packers prepare to take on the Seahawks’ receiver trio of DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett.
The Packers also returned receiver Romeo Doubs to practice in a full capacity, although he remains in the concussion protocol.
“He practiced in full today, so we’re making progress, but he’s still in protocol,” LaFleur said.
Doubs has missed back-to-back games since suffering the concussion against the 49ers on Nov. 24.
Safety Evan Williams is in concussion protocol as well, but he practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday. He suffered his head injury last Thursday night in Detroit.
Among those limited at practice on Wednesday were rookie Edgerrin Cooper, who returned after missing three straight games with a hamstring injury, and tight end Luke Musgrave, who was designated to return from injured reserve.
