Alford signed a contract with the Bears' practice squad Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Alford appeared in three games for the Browns in 2016, but has been out of a job since Cleveland cut him following the preseason in September. The Bears have one of the shallower receiving groups in the NFL, so if Alford impresses during his initial practices with the team, it wouldn't be surprising if he earned a promotion to the 53-man roster over the final quarter of the season.

Alford was waived Friday by the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Alford made just one catch for 12 yards this preseason, as he was buried on the team's wide receiver depth chart. He had a shot to make the final roster as a return man on special teams, but he will now open the regular season on the free agent market.

Alford (ankle) was promoted to the Browns active roster Satuday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alford was waived-injured by the Bengals prior to the regular season, and subsequently placed on the IR. Since then, he was acquired by the Browns practice squad, and has now been promoted to their active roster. He figures to help out on special teams and provide depth at receiver for the team.

Alford (ankle) was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Wednesday, Jim Owczarski of the Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alford was waived-injured by the Bengals on Tuesday with an undisclosed ankle injury and has since cleared waivers, which made him eligible for Cincinnati's IR.

Alford (ankle) was released by the Bengals on Tuesday, Paul Dehner of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

A 2015 seventh-round selection, Alford spent the majority of his rookie year on the practice squad, and he was battling for one of the final roster spots prior to suffering an ankle injury at training camp. Released with an injury designation, he could land back on the Cincinnati practice squad or roster once he's healthy. With Brandon Tate also released Tuesday, everything points to undrafted rookie Alex Erickson making the final roster.

Alford has an ankle injury and is out for a couple of weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Alford is a long shot to be involved in the offense and could be at risk of losing his special teams slot to rookie Alex Erickson.

Alford is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

As the seventh receiver on the Bengals' depth chart, Alford is multiple breaks away from cracking the active roster for a game.

Alford is inactive for the Bengals' season opener against the Raiders, Paul Dehner of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Bengals will have five other receivers active, leaving no room for Alford and Little to factor into the mix for the opener. Alford may need a couple of injuries to occur in the Bengals' receiving ranks before seeing the field this season.