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GREEN BAY – Cornerback Jaire Alexander returned to practice for the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday.

Alexander suffered a knee injury at the end of the Packers' win against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8. He didn't play at all in the Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Update on Jaire Alexander's injury

The Packers' veteran cornerback returned to practice Wednesday after missing last week's game against Detroit.

Who is Jaire Alexander's backup on the Packers depth chart?

Alexander was sidelined for Green Bay's game against Detroit in Week 9. Keisean Nixon (57 snaps) and Eric Stokes (37 snaps) started this game as perimeter cornerbacks, while Carrington Valentine had 35 snaps.

Jaire Alexander statistics

Alexander has played in six of the Packers' nine games. He has two interceptions, including a pick-6, seven passes defended, 16 tackles and a fumble recovery.