The Falcons came into the NFL Draft with two glaring holes that most pundits believed they’d address with their four picks in the top 100. Atlanta needed another cornerback as well as multiple defensive linemen.
Sunday saw some thrilling performances from Canadian players and former CFL players, but Atlanta Falcons defensive back Dee Alford very nearly had one of the best plays of the NFL season.
Atlanta return man Dee Alford was stopped just short of the longest touchdown it's possible to score at the end of the first half in Chicago. Bears kicker Cairo Santos came up just short on a 55-yard field goal attempt as time expired in the second quarter.
The Atlanta Falcons' secondary has undergone significant changes in recent weeks, with a pair of rookies - safety DeMarcco Hellams and cornerback Clark Phillips III - ascending into starting roles.
The Atlanta Falcons hope to be a different team this Sunday against the New Orleans Saints than they were the last time they played, a 25-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals leading into the bye week.
The Falcons will get back a couple of key defenders for Sunday’s tilt with the Saints. In his Monday press conference, naturally Arthur Smith had to confirm the reports that Desmond Ridder will be the team’s starter going forward.
The Arizona Cardinals’ next opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, wrapped up their week of practice and released their final injury report. Two players were ruled out.
A look at Friday’s practice reports. Thank goodness it’s Friday! The 4-5 Atlanta Falcons held their final practice of the week as they finished off preparation for this Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
It’s not been a great day for Falcons players’ ankles. Falcons cornerback Dee Alford exited the contest vs. the Vikings in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury.
In many ways, defensive back Dee Alford embodies not only the Atlanta Falcons' secondary but the entire team. The 25-year-old Alford has ascended from undrafted, unheralded CFL signing to one of the biggest breakout players on Atlanta's roster - and is only just getting started.
One of the best stories of the 2023 season for the Falcons is Dee Alford and his journey to the NFL. He cut his teeth in DII at Tusculum but made his professional debut in Canada with the Blue Bombers.
The Atlanta Falcons' secondary had a strong start to the season on Sunday in a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers and No. 1 pick Bryce Young at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Falcons signed Mike Hughes and Dee Alford while drafting Clark Phillips this offseason — all of who are capable of playing the slot. The nickel position was void thanks to Isaiah Oliver departing in free agency, joining the 49ers on a one-year deal.
The Atlanta Falcons defense was the story of their preseason debut as they defeated the Miami Dolphins 19-3 on Friday. Yet, that fact didn't stop second-year
The Atlanta Falcons nearly had the game out of their grasp against the Miami Dolphins, leading by just a field goal with under three minutes to go and their opponent driving.
The Falcons decided not to play their starters for the most part, but the couple that they did looked very impressive. Let’s start with Dee Alford. There’s been a lot of talk about rookie fourth-round pick Clark Phillips.
The Atlanta Falcons had only scored six points throughout most of their preseason affair with the Miami Dolphins Friday night, but the defense and special teams exploded in the final minutes of the game.
Sept. 11, 2022. Atlanta Falcons corner Dee Alford trots onto the field, slot right, and gets to the line of scrimmage. It was the third defensive play of the season for the Falcons, but the first of Alford's NFL career.
According to Rothstein, Alford has been rising in the offseason for Atlanta. In spring practices, Alford reportedly “took the vast majority of first-team reps at slot (cornerback).”
For second-year cornerback Dee Alford, training camp will be his time to solidify his standing on the Atlanta Falcons roster. The Falcons already have their cornerback pairing on the outside with A.J.
Falcons and Panthers health reports for Thursday, Oct. 27. We’re moving along as the Atlanta Falcons prepare to host the Carolina Panthers in an interesting divisional matchup which will determine who is (somehow) in first in the NFC South.
Tyler Allgeier rushed for 84 yards on 10 carries and Younghoe Koo kicked four field goals to lead the Atlanta Falcons to a 23-20 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Dee Alford went to high school in Griffin, Georgia and is a former CFL standout doing his best to make the Falcons’ final 53-man roster. He collected eight tackles and had one very impressive interception during Friday’s preseason opener against the Lions.
The Atlanta Falcons signed a pair of standouts from the Canadian Football League to future contracts for the 2022 season. Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Brayden Lenius and Winnipeg Blue Bombers cornerback Dee Alford are both making the jump from the CFL to the Falcons.
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