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2023 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
FUM
Forced Fumbles
SCK
Sacks
Regular Season 41 0 0 0 0.0

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  • Falcons' Dee Alford: Nonfactor down the stretch

    Alford finished 2023 with 41 tackles (25 solo), six pass defenses and one fumble recovery in 16 appearances. He also recorded 13 kick-return yards and 160 punt-return yards.

    After being a regular defensive contributor for the first 14 weeks of the season, Alford was relegated to primarily operating on special teams over the final four games. He's under contract for one more season, but if the Falcons make any additions to their secondary this offseason, Alford's defensive role could become obsolete in 2024.

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  • Falcons' Dee Alford: Ruled out for Week 10

    Alford (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Cardinals.

    Alford got in a limited practice Thursday but was downgraded to DNP again Friday. Alford picked up the injury in Week 9. With the second-year cornerback out, the Falcons will need to replace his 71 percent playing time clip in the secondary. They have a number of different options.

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  • Falcons' Dee Alford: Returns to practice Thursday

    Alford (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

    It's a step in the right direction for Alford after he was a non-participant at practice Wednesday. He'll still probably need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

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  • Falcons' Dee Alford: Misses practice

    Alford (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Alford exited Sunday's game against the Vikings with the injury and should currently be considered questionable for Week 10 against the Cardinals. If he is unable to play, Clark Phillips will likely handle nickel corner duties, while Mike Hughes and Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) would be candidates to handle return duties.

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  • Falcons' Dee Alford: Questionable to return

    Alford suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Vikings and is questionable to return, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Before exiting, the nickel corner and starting returner assisted on two tackles on defense and returned a kickoff and a punt for a combined five yards. Clark Phillips moved into his nickel corner spot, and Mike Hughes and Cordarrelle Patterson are in line to take over his returning duties.

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  • Falcons' Dee Alford: Splits punt-return duties

    Alford recorded six tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.

    Alford was solid as the team's top slot cornerback, finishing fifth on the team in tackles. However, his presence as a punt returner is also noteworthy. With Avery Williams, who handled punts in 2022, out for the year after tearing his ACL during an offseason workout, the Falcons are looking for someone to take hold of that position. Alford returned a punt for a touchdown during the preseason, but he split duties with Scotty Miller during the regular-season opener.

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  • Falcons' Dee Alford: Returns punt for TD in opener

    Alford recorded one pass defense across 13 defensive snaps and returned a punt for a 79-yard touchdown during Friday's preseason opener against the Dolphins.

    Alford, a 2022 undrafted free agent, saw expanded work as a rookie when Atlanta was dealing with numerous injuries to its secondary last year. He totaled 25 tackles, seven pass defenses, an interception and 0.5 sacks across 16 appearances (238 defensive snaps). Alford is battling for a roster spot in 2023, but he has a chance to carve out a role with Clark Phillips (leg) and Jeff Okudah (ankle) currently sidelined. Alford will also compete with newcomer Mike Hughes for punt-return duties, as Avery Williams, who handled punts in 2022, is out for the year after tearing his ACL during offseason workouts.

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  • Falcons' Dee Alford: Good to go for Week 8

    Alford (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    Alford missed the Falcons' Week 7 contest versus the Bengals due to a hamstring injury, but it appears like he'll be able to return to action Sunday against Carolina. With fellow defensive back A.J. Terrell (hamstring) already ruled out this week, the 24-year-old is in line to operate as Atlanta's No. 2 cornerback this weekend behind Darren Hall.

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  • Falcons' Dee Alford: Questionable against Panthers

    Alford (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.

    If Alford's able to play, he'll likely slide into the starting role vacated by A.J. Terrell, who has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury of his own. Alford's injury appears to be less serious, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be capable of playing through it come Sunday.

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  • Falcons' Dee Alford: Limited Wednesday

    Alford (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Alford returning to practice in any sort of capacity is a great sign for Atlanta as he missed last week. Through his six games with the team he's recorded 15 tackles, one interception and two pass breakups. The cornerback will have two more chances to practice and recover prior to Sunday's contest against Carolina.

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  • Falcons' Dee Alford: Labeled day-to-day by coach

    Alford (hamstring) is considered day-to-day, per coach Arthur Smith, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Alford exited Atlanta's Week 7 loss to the Bengals due to the injury, but it sounds like he may not need to miss much additional time. His participation level in practice leading up to the Falcons' Week 8 matchup with Carolina should help dictate Alford's availability. The Falcons can ill afford to have him miss much time with fellow cornerback A.J. Terrell (hamstring) labeled week-to-week.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-11, 175 lbs
Birthplace: Hernando, MS
Age: 26
School: Tusculum
Experience: 3