Are the Carolina Panthers preparing to spice up their cornerback room? On Monday, the Green Bay Packers released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander. The 28-year-old defender and former first-round pick is,

The Green Bay Packers released two-time Pro Bowl cornerbackJaire Alexander on Monday, and following his departure, the team moved wide receiver Bo Melton to the cornerback position. Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Melton impressed the Packers on special teams and that coaches were open to seeing him play on the defensive side of the ball.

After missing out on Ward, New Orleans used their fourth-round draft selection on standout Louisville Cardinals cornerback Quincy Riley. The Saints weren't done there just yet, however, as the team brought in former Los Angeles Chargers standout Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit.