Update: Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Wednesday that the team is going to try avoid surgery "at all costs" that likely would end star defensive back Jaire Alexander's season.
LaFleur didn't say how much time Alexander might miss. Alexander did not practice Wednesday, and LaFleur said Alexander is "most likely" out for Sunday's Week 5 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. There is hope - per mutiple reports - that the injury could be short term and Alexander could play with a brace.
The Packers did sign cornerback Rasul Douglas on Wednesday off of the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.
Earlier: Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Monday that his team is in a "holding pattern" concerning a shoulder injury to Alexander
"We're getting all the opinions. I'll have an update for you on Wednesday," LaFleur said. "Everything's getting looked at right now. (The team's medical officials) are getting some other opinions on how to proceed, I guess, is the best way for me to say it right now."
Alexander, selected as a Pro Bowl starter last season, suffered a shoulder injury during a 27-17 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers that could jeopardize his availability Sunday against the Bengals.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Sunday night via Twitter that Alexander is believed to have suffered an AC joint injury in his shoulder:
Alexander, who starred for the Louisville Cardinals before the Packers made him a first-round draft pick in 2018, was carted to the locker room after injuring the shoulder during the third quarter. He did not return to the game.
Alexander, 24, has one interception this season and five over four National Football League seasons.
Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis wore an Alexander jersey after the Lakers' preseason game:
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