ROBERT ALFORD NEWS

Officially on IR Alford (pectoral) was officially placed on the Cardinals' injured reserve Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It's been a rough couple years for Alford, as he also missed the entire 2019 season after fracturing his tibia during training camp. At 31-years-old he will have to really focus on his recovery and prepping for the 2021 season. There is now an open competition for who will start at cornerback next to Patrick Peterson and Byron Murphy in nickel packages.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Cardinals: How can the team replace Robert Alford at CB? How can the Arizona Cardinals replace cornerback Robert Alford? Robert Alford was signed by the Arizona Cardinals after the 2018 NFL season....

AUGUST 19, 2020 • NFLMOCKS.COM

Bird Droppings: Robert Alford misses another season for the Arizona Cardinals, Chris Streveler on specials and more Happy Wednesday one and all. We are heading into the meat of the training camp schedule, but are limited to what we will know day-to-day. Th...

AUGUST 19, 2020 • REVENGEOFTHEBIRDS.COM

Cardinals CB Alford likely out for season with injury

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford will likely miss a second straight season because of an injury suffered during the preseason

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season officially over Alford will sit out of the 2020 season after suffering a torn pectoral muscle Monday, Katherine Fitzgerald of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Alford missed the entire 2019 season after fracturing his tibia during training camp, and the 31-year-old cornerback will miss a second straight season with a torn pectoral muscle. There's now an open competition for who will start at cornerback next to Patrick Peterson and Byron Murphy in nickel packages. Kevin Peterson and Duke Thomas are front runners for the gig.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford suffers pectoral injury The Arizona Cardinals corner hasn't played a single down for the team since signing last year Last year, the Arizona Cardinals brought in fo...

AUGUST 17, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

BREAKING NEWS: CB Robert Alford suffers pectoral injury Via Mike Garafolo, the veteran corner missed all of 2019 with a lower body injury

AUGUST 17, 2020 • REVENGEOFTHEBIRDS.COM

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AUGUST 26, 2019

Robert Alford, Matt Bryant ruled out for Falcons

Falcons will be without cornerback Robert Alford, kicker Matt Bryant against Washington

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Falcons’ Alford, Bryant ruled out for game vs Redskins

The Atlanta Falcons will be without starting cornerback Robert Alford and kicker Matt Bryant against the Washington Redskins this weekend

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Super Bowl 51 Film Notes

Breaking down the plays, schemes and matchups that defined the Patriots’ furious comeback and the Falcons’ epic collapse

JUNE 30, 2017

Watch: Falcons' Robert Alford intercepts Tom Brady for 82-yard pick-six

The Falcons took a 21–0 lead on Robert Alford’s pick-six of Tom Brady.

JUNE 30, 2017

Robert Alford signs four-year extension with Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $38 million, $21 million guaranteed to stay in A...

JUNE 30, 2017

Falcons cornerback Robert Alford performs NBA-esque flop (video)

After a sideline encounter with Aaron Rodgers, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford channeled his inner NBA player.The Atlanta Falcons...

JUNE 30, 2017

Robert Alford Takes Tom Brady To House With Huge Super Bowl Pick-Six (Video)

Robert Alford added to the New England Patriots' woes in Super Bowl 51 with a monster pick-six off of Tom Brady.Anyone expecting either a c...

JUNE 30, 2017

Mike Evans Skies Over Robert Alford for Touchdown Catch (Video)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans soared over Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford and out-muscled him for a touchdownIf there ar...

JUNE 30, 2017

After brilliant season, Falcons QB Ryan shrugs off MVP talk

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Good luck trying to get Matt Ryan to discuss his MVP chances.

JANUARY 5, 2017

Matt Ryan leads NFC South champion Falcons into playoffs

ATLANTA (11-5)

JANUARY 3, 2017

Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints: To-do checklist for Week 17

Sunday for the Atlanta Falcons is a conclusion of sorts. The final regular season game in the 24-year history of the Georgia Dome.With the...

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Jones still not 100 percent for Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Receiver Julio Jones doubts he'll be at full capacity when the playoff-bound Atlanta Falcons end the regular season against New Orleans.

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers: Week 16 Injury Report

With the NFC Southround robin set to begin, Santa Claus has brought the Atlanta Falcons a healthier Christmas. Some of Atlanta's impact pla...

DECEMBER 24, 2016

Devonta Freeman's quest to be "elite" comes at the right time

NFC Offensive Player of the Week and another Pro Bowl selection isn’t enough to satisfy Devonta Freeman. The Falcons’ 3rd year running back...

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Falcons vs Panthers: The NFC South Championship for Christmas

With a win and a little help from rival New Orleans, the Atlanta Falcons will become 2016 NFC South Champions.The Atlanta Falcons travel to...

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Featured Falcon Friday: Aldrick Robinson the latest to step up

Aldrick Robinson was the "next man up" to shine in the Atlanta Falcons' latest victory. Fittingly, he is our next Falcon up for the Feature...

DECEMBER 23, 2016

QB Ryan looks to put up big numbers against Panthers again

ATLANTA (9-5) at CAROLINA (6-8)

DECEMBER 22, 2016