Jaire Alexander probably absent this week, no call for surgery yet

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The Packers are expected to do without cornerback Jaire Alexander for Sunday’s game against the Bengals.

Alexander injured his AC shoulder joint in Sunday’s win over the Steelers and head coach Matt LaFleur said on Wednesday he was “very likely” to miss this week’s game. LaFleur said his availability beyond this week remains unknown as medics are still determining whether Alexander needs surgery that would end his season.

“Were still collect opinions on this“LaFleur said, via Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com.” I know we’re going to try to avoid this at all costs. “

LaFleur said Kevin King is going in the right direction to come back from a concussion. The Packers also signed Rasul Douglas from the Cardinals’ practice squad to accompany Eric Stokes, Chandon Sullivan, Shemar Jean-Charles and Isaac Yiadom to the corner.