ROBERT ALFORD NEWS

Visits with Cardinals Alford had a visit with Arizona on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Alford finished the 2021 campaign on injured reserve due to a pectoral injury, but he now appears to be back to full health. He appeared in 13 games during his first season with the Cardinals and logged 37 tackles (30 solo), an interception and four pass defenses.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Alford (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact The Cardinals haven't revealed how serious Alford's injury is, but he'll miss at minimum of three games after Saturday's designation. Marco Wilson and Kevin Peterson will take over the additional snaps in Alford's absence.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Alford (pectoral) is out Sunday against the Lions, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Alford was unable to practice all week with the injury. In his absence, Marco Wilson and Antonio Hamilton will likely see extra opportunity.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Alford's Quiet Excellence, And Saturday Before The Rams Arizona Cardinals Official Team Website I Arizona Cardinals – AZCardinals.com

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals' Murray, Browns' Mayfield renew friendly rivalry

Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield were once college teammates and they remain friendly, fierce rivals

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Veteran Cornerbacks Robert Alford, Antonio Hamilton Step In For Cardinals Jace Whittaker rounds out trio that may need to help again with Murphy, Wilson injuries

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Titans finally unveil offense with Julio Jones vs. Cardinals

The Tennessee Titans finally get to show off what adding a seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver can do for their already high-powered offense

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Off COVID-19 list Alford was activated from the COVID-19 list Friday.

Impact Alford was added to the list just over a week ago but has apparently passed through all of the necessary protocols. The veteran cornerback hasn't seen the field since 2018 but could end that stretch in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals activate Alford off COVID list, add Josh Doctson, six others, to practice squad The Cardinals activated cornerback Robert Alford off the COVID-19 list and added seven players to their practice squad, including Josh Docts...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Cardinals place CB Malcolm Butler on reserve/retired list

The Arizona Cardinals have placed cornerback Malcolm Butler on the reserve/retired list, potentially signaling the end of his seven-year career

AUGUST 31, 2021 • Associated Press

CB Robert Alford lands on COVID list, will miss preseason finale Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury hopes Alford is back in five days, suggesting the cornerback did not test positive for the virus.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Moves to COVID-19 list The Cardinals placed Alford (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Alford now looks unlikely for Saturday's preseason finale against the Saints, but he will have over two weeks to gain clearance ahead of the regular-season opener versus the Titans on Sept. 12. Until the veteran cornerback fully clears the league's COVID-19 protocols, however, he will have to remain away from team facilities.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Alford could be a huge bargain for Arizona Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals hope that Robert Alford can play well in 2021 after injuries caused him to miss the previous two seasons. Two years ha...

MAY 31, 2021 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Quick impact? Cards expect early picks will help from Day 1

The Arizona Cardinals are hoping their  first two picks in the NFL draft can help the franchise immediately

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Arizona flush with vets, now eyes youthful help in secondary

Kyler Murray’s four-year rookie contract is halfway over and the 2019 No. 1 overall pick has rewarded the Arizona Cardinals with two years of high-quality quarterback play

APRIL 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Steve Keim re-signing Robert Alford makes no sense Steve Keim just "Steve Keimed" the Arizona Cardinals fan base with re-signing Robert Alford. Steve Keim re-signing Robert Alford after cutti...

MARCH 15, 2021 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Returning to Arizona The Cardinals signed Alford (pectoral) to a one-year deal Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Prior to Alford's two serious injuries over the past two years, the 32-year-old was a key component of Atlanta's defense, establishing a career high in tackles during his 2017 campaign (68 tackles). While it is unclear how the cornerback is doing in his recovery process, once healthy, Alford will aim to step back into his starting role.

MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Release Cornerback Robert Alford Veteran suffered season-ending training camp injuries each of his two years

MARCH 10, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Time has come for Arizona Cardinals to release Robert Alford Over the past two years, cornerback Robert Alford has collected over $13 million from the Arizona Cardinals. Phenomenal cash for an individu...

MARCH 7, 2021 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Removed from COVID list Alford (pectoral) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact The 32-year-old cornerback remains on injured reserve with a torn pectoral suffered in August. Set to make $7.5 million in 2021 in what will be his final year under contract with the Cardinals, Alford eyes his first game appearance since Dec. 30, 2018. A fractured tibia cost him all of 2019 after he joined the Cardinals as a free agent in February of that year.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to COVID list Alford was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact A torn pectoral injury ended Alford's 2020 season in August, marking a second devastating injury in as many years after the 32-year-old was forced to sit out the entire 2019 campaign because of a fractured tibia. The former Falcon remains focused on a potential 2021 Cardinals debut, as he has still not suited up in a regular-season game since joining Arizona in February 2019.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals DL Peters out for season with knee injury

Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters is out for the rest of the season because of a knee injury

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Young Cardinals improve roster, push for playoff spot

The Arizona Cardinals improved their roster in an effort to make a push up the tough NFC West

AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Abram, Simmons among 2nd-year players poised for breakouts

Johnathan Abram’s physical play and loud talking made him a player Jon Gruden felt would be a tone-setter for the Raiders defense last season

AUGUST 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Cardinals get cornerback help, sign veteran Dre Kirkpatrick

The Arizona Cardinals have signed veteran cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick to boost their secondary after a season-ending injury to Robert Alford

AUGUST 23, 2020 • Associated Press