For the first two years of his career with the Atlanta Falcons, Dee Alford was a quality-to-impressive player, one who thrived as the team’s nickel cornerback in 2023 with Ryan Nielsen at defensive coordinator. After one rough season in 2024 with Jimmy Lake at the helm of the defense, Alford may not be returning to Atlanta.
Per FOX Sports reporter Greg Auman, the 27-year-old Georgia native and former CFLer will not be tendered. Because he was a restricted free agent, that opens the door for him to hit the open market unless team and player can (and want to) hammer out a cheaper pact before free agency opens next week.