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Sets new career highs Alford finished with 83 tackles (61 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 11 pass breakups and a forced fumble, all career-best marks, across 16 games in 2024.

Impact The slot cornerback also played on a majority of the defensive snaps in 12 of his 16 games. In 2022, Alford signed a three-year, $2.57-million contract with the Falcons. Now, he'll become a restricted free agent, meaning Atlanta can match any offer from another team.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Alford (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Alford has missed just one game this season and enters Week 18 with 76 tackles (56 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 10 pass breakups and one forced fumble as one of Atlanta's starting outside cornerbacks. Sunday's Week 18 contest has playoff implications for the Falcons, who are still alive for the NFC South title.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Alford (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Alford logged six tackles (three solo) and played a season-high 72 snaps (66 on defense, six on special teams) during the Falcons' Week 17 loss to the Commanders. It appears the 27-year-old corner may have injured his groin during the game, which limited him in the Falcons' first official practice of the week. He'll have two more days this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Panthers. Alford has logged 76 tackles (56 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced across 15 regular-season games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Past hamstring injury Alford (hamstring) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's practice report, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Alford was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury that forced him to be sidelined against the Broncos in Week 11, but he looks to be on track to play Sunday against the Chargers. Through 10 regular-season games, Alford has logged 54 tackles (43 solo), including 1.0 sack, and six pass defensed.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with limited work Alford (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Alford was sidelined for Atlanta's Week 11 loss to the Broncos after sustaining a hamstring injury the game prior. He had some additional recovery time with the Falcons' Week 12 bye, however, Wednesday's limited session suggests he's still dealing with the issue. Alford's practice participation Thursday and Friday will offer the best insight into whether he can return for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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