T he Atlanta Falcons will not tender restricted free-agent cornerback Dee Alford, meaning he will hit the open free-agent market when it begins on March 12. Alford joined the Falcons in 2022 after ...

According to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Alford earned $835,394 in performance-based pay, which ranked 23rd in ...

By letting Alford hit the open market, the Falcons -- led by first-year defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich -- appear interested in heading a different direction in the slot. Atlanta also has a ...