MAX MELTON #16 - CORNERBACK - ARIZONA CARDINALS
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#16 - CORNERBACK - ARIZONA CARDINALS
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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
Out for Week 10 Melton (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact The 23-year-old from Rutgers was unable to clear concussion protocol in time to play in Week 10. He's operated as one of the Cardinals' top boundary cornerbacks this season, recording 26 total tackles and four passes defended across seven appearances. With Melton and Will Johnson (back) both sidelined Sunday, Denzel Burke and Elijah Jones are expected to start as Arizona's top outside corners.
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from practice Melton (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official website reports.
Impact Melton suffered a concussion in the team's 27-17 win over the Cowboys in Week 9, and he has now opened the week on the sidelines at practice. The cornerback will have two more chances to return to practice this week, and he will have to clear concussion protocol in order to play Sunday in Seattle.
NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Arizona Cardinals injury report: CB Max Melton, LB Mack Wilson sit out The Cardinals had a walkthrough on Wednesday, so this first injury report is an estimation.
NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Arizona's Jacoby Brissett earns another start at QB after stellar play; Murray's status unclear

Jacoby Brissett’s excellent quarterback play has given the Arizona Cardinals’ season new life
NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Brissett fills in for Murray again as Cardinals end 5-game skid with 27-17 victory over Cowboys

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NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press
Done for Week 9 Melton (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's matchup against Dallas.
Impact Melton was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter and was officially ruled out late in the third period. During his time in the game, he logged four tackles (three solo). Melton will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be able to suit up in Sunday's Week 10 battle against Seattle.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Possible concussion Melton is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Impact Melton took a hit to the head during the second quarter of Monday's game, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Denzel Burke and Kei'Trel Clark are candidates to see more snaps at outside corner for as long as Melton is out of the game.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Active versus Colts Melton (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.
Impact After being a limited participant in practice all week, Melton is active for Sunday's game against the Colts. Melton has logged 216 defensive snaps for the team this season, recording 14 total tackles and three passes defended, but was sorely missed in the Week 5 loss to the Titans. With Will Johnson (groin) also active, Arizona will be the healthiest they've been in the secondary in some time.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to face Indianapolis Melton (hamstring) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Melton has been limited in practice all week due to a hamstring injury. He was unable to play against the Titans in Week 5, but the 2024 second-rounder has a chance to make his return against the Colts, though his official status may not be known until the Cardinals announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Kei'Trel Clark could be deployed at outside corner opposite Will Johnson if Melton is not cleared to return.
OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Still tending to hamstring issue Melton (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Melton sat out in Week 5 versus the Titans after hurting his hamstring during practice, and now his availability for Week 6 is in jeopardy. He'll likely need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Titans snap 10-game skid with improbable comeback to beat Cardinals 22-21

Cam Ward threw for a career-high 265 yards, leading the Tennessee Titans to a 22-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press
Won't play Week 5 Melton (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Melton injured his hamstring in practice late in the week, and the injury is severe enough for the second-year corner to miss his first game of the regular season. Denzel Burke and Elijah Jones are the top candidates to start at outside corner in Melton's absence.
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals Birdwatch: Melton Mic'd Up and Dalvin Tomlinson Coming up on Cardinals Birdwatch… Paul and Dani are back with the best Cardinals content of the week. Cornerback Max Melton was mic'd up for...
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Dealing with hamstring issue Melton (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
Impact Melton practiced in full all week, but it now appears he's sustained a hamstring injury that could sidelined him in Week 5. The second-year corner has tallied 14 total tackles and three passes defended through Arizona's first four games this season. If he's forced to miss Sunday's contest, Elijah Jones is likely to see increased work with the Cardinals' first-team defense.
OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Mic'd Up: Max Melton Against The Seahawks Relive the Cardinals' game against the Seahawks on "Thursday Night Football" from the perspective of cornerback Max Melton.
OCTOBER 3, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Max Melton Speaks With The Media Max Melton speaks with the media in the locker room following the Cardinals loss to the Seahawks.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM
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