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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Alford (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

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

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

EDGE Analysis

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

Alford was activated from the COVID-19 list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Cardinals signed Alford (pectoral) on a one-year deal Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Networkreports.

EDGE Analysis

Previous 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.

The Cardinals cut Alford (pectoral) on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alford's two-year stint in Arizona was defined by injuries, as he missed the 2019 season with a broken tibia and the 2020 season with a torn pectoral muscle. It's unclear if he's fully recovered from the latter, but the 32-year-old cornerback should be ready for the 2021 campaign. Alford was considered to be a strong No. 2 cornerback before these injuries. He should have a few options on the open market.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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 of 2019.

Alford (pectoral) was officially placed on the Cardinals' injured reserve Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a rough couple years for Alford, as he also missed the entire 2019 season after fracturing his tibia during training camp. At 31-years-old he will have to really focus on his recovery and prepping for the 2021 season. There is now an open competition for who will start at cornerback next to Patrick Peterson and Byron Murphy in nickel packages.