DEE ALFORD NEWS

Out for Sunday Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that Alford (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Alford's absence Sunday comes as no surprise, as the Tusculum product was unable to practice all week after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints. Atlanta's cornerback room is expected to be headlined by A.J. Terrell, Kevin King and Clark Phillips with Alford, Mike Hughes (neck) and Antonio Hamilton (pectoral) all sidelined for Week 11.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Wednesday Alford (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Alford played just 21 total snaps (15 defensive and six on special teams) and recorded one tackle before exiting Sunday's loss to the Saints with a hamstring injury. If 27-year-old is unable to upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss the Falcons' Week 11 matchup against the Broncos.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dee Alford Mic'd Up for divisional win against the Bucs! Watch Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford as he is mic'd up in Tampa Bay for the NFC South win.

OCTOBER 29 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Healthy for Week 6 Alford (concussion) holds no injury designation for Sunday's game against Carolina.

Impact Alford left last Thursday's matchup against the Buccaneers early with a concussion, but it appears he's all healed to take on the Panthers this Sunday. The 5-foot-11 cornerback has 29 tackles (22 solo), one sack and two passes defended so far this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Alford (concussion) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact Alford suffered a concussion in last Thursday's win over the Buccaneers and appears well on his way to clearing the league's five-step protocols. Barring any setbacks, he'll likely be able to suit up Sunday against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Alford (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Alford was placed in concussion protocol after sustaining a head injury in the first quarter of the Falcons' Week 5 win over the Buccaneers, so Wednesday's limited session comes as no surprise. The 26-year-old cornerback will still need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion process in order to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Enters protocols Alford is in concussion protocols after suffering a head injury in last Thursday's win over the Buccaneers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Alford suffered the injury in the first quarter and was not allowed to return to the game. In his absence, Antonio Hamilton took over slot corner duties and recorded two combined tackles. He'll likely be tasked with that role again if Alfold doesn't get clearance to suit up for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Enters protocol Alford was placed in the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in last Thursday's 36-30 win over the Buccaneers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Alford suffered the injury in the first quarter and was not allowed to return to the game. In his absence, Antonio Hamilton took over slot corner duties and recorded two combined tackles. Hamilton will likely be tasked with that role again if Alford doesn't get clearance to suit up for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Thursday with head injury Alford is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's contest versus Tampa Bay, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Alford was hurt in the first quarter while making a tackle of Chris Godwin. Antonio Hamilton entered as the Falcons' nickel corner in Alford's stead and will likely be asked to hold down that role if the latter is unable to return.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first sack Alford recorded nine tackles (eight solo), including a sack, and one pass defense during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints.

Impact After a quiet start to the campaign, Alford has racked up 19 tackles (15 solo) over the last two weeks. The slot cornerback also recorded his first career full sack - he had a split sack during his rookie season in 2022. With Mike Hughes moving outside this season, Alford appears to be thriving in a starting role.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

'They deserve it': Unsung heroes Troy Andersen, Dee Alford notch career nights in victory over Saints Andersen recorded his first career interception and touchdown while Alford had his first career sack in a big NFC South matchup.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Dee Alford, Falcons deny Saints on fourth-and-goal The Atlanta Falcons force a turnover on downs from the 7-yard line to maintain a 23-17 lead over the New Orleans Saints.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Dee Alford blitzes off edge for sack against Derek Carr Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr for a 4-yard loss on the corner blitz.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Tallies 10 tackles Week 3 Alford finished Sunday's 22-17 loss to Kansas City with 10 tackles (seven solo).

Impact Alford was the second-leading scorer for the Falcons on Sunday behind Troy Andersen (12). After playing just 29 defensive snaps in Week 1 against the Steelers, Alford has played 98 snaps on defense over the last two regular season games and has established himself as the slot corner alongside starters A.J. Terrell and Mike Hughes. Alford has 17 tackles (12 solo) and one pass defended through the first three games of the year.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Saquon Barkley juke move sends Dee Alford straight to the turf Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's juke move sends Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford straight to the turf in the first quarter.

SEPTEMBER 17 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Operates as slot CB Alford mustered two tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.

Impact With Mike Hughes moving outside, Alford has stepped up as the Falcons' starting slot CB in 2024. Alford played 31 defensive snaps in Week 1, which isn't enough to generate IDP value. The Steelers don't run many three-wideout sets anymore, so Alford may see more snaps when Atlanta faces a more pass-happy team.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Operates as slot CB Alford mustered two tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.

Impact With Mike Hughes moving outside, Alford has stepped up as the Falcons' starting slot CB in 2024. Alford played 31 defensive snaps in Week 1, which isn't enough to generate IDP value. The Steelers don't run many three-wideout sets anymore, so Alford may see more snaps when Atlanta faces a more pass-happy team.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Almost a 109-yard kick-six! Dee Alford comes up just short on 96-yard return Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford nearly puts his name in the NFL record books with an unbreakable 109-yard return, but is tripped up at...

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

A kid from Griffin, Ga., Dee Alford makes his family proud as an Atlanta Falcon Tori McElhaney tells Alford’s game day story through the eyes of the people who love him most as they watched him play the game he loves mos...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons CB Dee Alford fined for unnecessary roughness Falcons CB Dee Alford has been fined by the NFL for unnecessary roughness during last week’s loss to the Vikings

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Jessie Bates, A.J. Terrell, and Dee Alford discuss getting back on track ahead of Week 10 Jessie Bates, A.J. Terrell, and Dee Alford discuss how the team has been preparing to take on the Cardinals in Week 10 of the 2023 NFL seaso...

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Misses practice Alford (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Alford exited Sunday's game against the Vikings with the injury and should currently be considered questionable for Week 10 against the Cardinals. If he is unable to play, Clark Phillips will likely handle nickel corner duties, while Mike Hughes and Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) would be candidates to handle return duties.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Alford suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Vikings and is questionable to return, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Before exiting, the nickel corner and starting returner assisted on two tackles on defense and returned a kickoff and a punt for a combined five yards. Clark Phillips moved into his nickel corner spot and Mike Hughes and Cordarrelle Patterson are in line to take over his returning duties.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"These the moments we play for" | Dee Alford is mic'd up versus the Tampa Bay Bucs | Atlanta Falcons Cornerback Dee Alford is mic'd up for a tough divisional win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneeers.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons DB Dee Alford 'Taken Off' in Breakout Season “He’s really flourishing,” Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith said of starting nickel cornerback Dee Alford.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM