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Now questionable for Week 12 Melton (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton has been under the weather all week, and while he was initially listed with no injury designation Friday, it appears he hasn't been able to shake off his illness. Whether Melton will play Sunday won't be officially known until the Cardinals release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Melton (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Melton was added to the Cardinals' injury report Thursday after recording a DNP due to an illness. However, the rookie corner from Rutgers practiced in full Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his illness in time for Sunday's divisional matchup. With Melton back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of Arizona's top backup corners in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Melton (illness) did not participate at the Cardinals' practice Thursday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Melton popped up on the practice report with an undisclosed illness Thursday, forcing him to sit out. The cornerback will look to return to practice Friday, but if he is ultimately unavailable for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks, Kei'Trel Clark would stand to see an increase in workload at cornerback.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared ahead of Week 8 Melton (neck) was a full participant in Friday's practice and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Melton logged consecutive limited practices due to a neck injury he picked up during Monday's win over the Chargers. However, he was able to practice without restrictions Friday, and the rookie second-round pick will be good to go for Sunday's contest. Melton has logged 24 tackles (22 solo), one pass breakup and one forced fumble over the first seven games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Melton (neck) was considered to be a limited participant at the Cardinals' walkthrough Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Melton produced nine total tackles (eight solo), a forced fumble and a pass defensed in Arizona's 17-15 win over the Chargers on Monday, picking up an apparent neck injury in the process. The cornerback will have two more chances to log a full session before the team's Week 8 contest in Miami on Sunday.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes in win Melton recorded nine tackles (eight solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble in Monday's 17-15 win over the Chargers.

Impact The backup cornerback entered for the injured Sean Murphy-Bunting (neck) in the first half. Melton ended up playing on 80 percent of the defensive snaps. The 2024 second-round pick will be in line to play more if Murphy-Bunting is forced to miss additional time.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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OCTOBER 12, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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OCTOBER 11, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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OCTOBER 10, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

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OCTOBER 10, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Max Melton Locker Room Scrum-Regular Season Week 4 vs Commanders Max Melton speaks with the media in the locker room following the Cardinals loss to the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Good to go vs. Rams Melton (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton entered concussion protocols following Arizona's Week 1 loss to Buffalo. He started as a DNP on Wednesday, but he finished the week as a full participant in Friday's session, and he is good to go for Sunday's NFC West showdown. Melton played 27 snaps (10 on defense, 17 on special teams) and registered two solo tackles against the Bills in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Melton (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Melton sustained a concussion during the Cardinals' Week 1 loss, but after a full practice session Friday, he's got a chance to suit up Sunday. The rookie likely still hasn't passed concussion protocol with a neurologist test if he's listed as questionable. Kei'Trel Clark projects to see more work in Arizona's secondary if Melton doesn't clear protocol by the time of Sunday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Thursday injury report: Rookie CB Max Melton upgraded A look at the Cardinals’ second injury report of Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Able to practice Thursday Melton (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Melton entered concussion protocols following Sunday's 34-28 loss to the Bills. He wasn't able to practice Wednesday, but his limited participation Thursday indicates he's working his way through the league's protocols. Melton's practice participation Friday should provide clarity on his status for Week 2 against the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Does not practice Wednesday Melton (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Melton sustained a concussion at some point during Sunday's 34-28 loss to the Bills. He finished that contest with two tackles while playing 27 snaps (17 on special teams, 10 on defense). The rookie second-round pick will continue to work through the league's concussion protocols during the week, and his practice participation Thursday and Friday will indicate his chance of playing against the Rams on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Monday that Melton is in concussion protocol, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The rookie corner made his NFL debut Sunday and recorded two total tackles on 27 total snaps (17 on special teams and 10 defensive), but considering Gannon's comments, it appears Melton sustained a concussion at some point. Melton's practice participation will be something to monitor as the week progresses, and if he's forced to miss time, expect Kei'Trel Clark and Darren Hall to see more work in Arizona's secondary.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Monday that Melton is in concussion protocol, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie CB Max Melton among Cardinals to miss Saturday's practice A look at who did not practice for the Cardinals on Saturday at training camp.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

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AUGUST 2, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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JULY 25, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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