Max Melton - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

No go for Week 18 Melton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Rams.

Impact Melton was a full participant at practice throughout the week as he continues to nurse a heel injury, but he'll now ultimately take a seat in Week 18. In his absence, Jaden Davis is a top candidate to see an increase in workload at cornerback versus Los Angeles.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Cincinnati Melton (heel) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton has been officially cleared to return Sunday from a four-game absence due to a heel injury, and he'll likely join Will Johnson as the Cardinals' two starting outside corners. Prior to his absence, Melton logged 31 tackles (21 solo) and five pass defenses across nine regular-season games.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Week 17 Melton (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Melton has missed the last four games due to a heel injury, but he has a chance to return for Week 17 after logging three consecutive limited practices. Will Johnson (thumb/chest) is also listed as questionable, so Denzel Burke and Darren Hall would be the top candidates to start at outside corner if one or both of Johnson and Melton were to be ruled out.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Melton (heel) was a limited participant in Arizona's practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Impact Melton managed to practice for the first time after missing the last four games due to a heel injury. The 23-year-old should continue to serve as one of the Cardinals' starting cornerbacks should he make his return during Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Missing fourth consecutive game Melton (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton will miss a fourth consecutive game due to his heel injury. Denzel Burke is likely to draw his seventh start of the season in Melton's absence.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for practice Melton (heel) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official website reports.

Impact Melton has missed three straight games with a heel injury, and he's now been forced to sit out the team's first practice session of the week. Melton will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains out for Week 15 Melton (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a heel injury. The second-year pro from Rutgers downgraded from a limited practice session Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, suggesting his injury worsened throughout the week. Denzel Burke is expected to have a larger role in the Cardinals' secondary while Melton remains sidelined in Week 15.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Did not practice Thursday Melton (heel) did not participate in practice Thursday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Melton returned to practice as a limited participant Wednesday after missing the last two weeks recovering from a heel injury. It appeared the 23-year-old was nearing a return, however, he is now trending in a negative direction. The second-year pro still has an opportunity to participate in practice Friday before Sunday's game against the Texans.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Melton (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton missed the Cardinals' last two games due to a heel injury, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. He has two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Week 14 Melton (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Melton didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a heel injury. The second-year pro has operated as one of the Cardinals' top boundary corners this season, recording 31 total tackles and five passes defensed across nine appearances. While he's sidelined in Week 14, expect Denzel Burke to have an expanded role in Arizona's secondary.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with heel injury Melton (heel) did not practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton was held out of Arizona's Week 13 loss to the Jaguars with the same issue. He managed two limited practices last week, so it's unclear if he's suffered a setback.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Inactive Sunday Melton (heel) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact The cornerback was limited in practice Wednesday, missed Thursday's session and was limited again Friday. In his absence, Denzel Burke should get the start.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Melton (heel) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Melton was a limited participant Friday after suffering a setback that rendered him unable to participate in Thursday's session. The cornerback's ability to suit up for Sunday's game will likely hinge on whether he suffers another setback over the weekend. If neither Melton nor fellow outside cornerback Will Johnson (neck) can suit up, Elijah Jones will likely get the start at outside corner opposite Denzel Burke.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to DNP Melton (heel) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Melton was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but apparently suffered a setback with the heel injury he likely sustained during the Cardinals' Week 12 overtime loss to the Jaguars. The downgrade in practice participation is a bad sign for the starting cornerback's chances to suit up for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing heel injury Melton (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton likely picked up the injury during the Cardinals' Week 12 overtime loss to the Jaguars, when he played just 25 snaps (15 on defense, 10 on special teams) while logging on tackle. Melton will have two more chances to increase his practice participation to avoid an injury tag for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. He has accumulated 31 tackles (21 solo) and five pass defenses across nine regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looking good for Sunday Melton (concussion) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton was able to log a full practice for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 9 at Dallas on Friday, and he projects to play in Week 11. He should fill back into a near-every down role at corner across from a San Francisco receiving corps headlined by Jauan Jennings and 2024 first-rounder Ricky Pearsall.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dons non-contact jersey Thursday Melton (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton has opened the week with back-to-back limited practices, and he was spotted wearing a yellow non-contact jersey during Thursday's session, per Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. Melton was unable to play in Week 10 while in the league's five-step concussion protocol, and he would need to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play in Sunday's NFC West tilt against the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Melton (concussion) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton was unable to clear concussion protocol ahead of Arizona's Week 10 loss to the Seahawks after not practicing in any capacity. His return to the field marks progress, though he'll need to clear the league's concussion protocol before being cleared for a Week 11 matchup with San Francisco.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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