The move to some was shocking, especially the timing. Now, the GM has released to final factor that played into the decision.

The Packers opened their three-day minicamp unveiling a new-look secondary, which includes receiver Bo Melton, who took reps at cornerback.

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst held an impromptu session with reporters at Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp practice and essentially said the team was paying cornerback Jaire Alexander too much money for how little he played in recent seasons.