Robert Alford, Falcons Agree on New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction

December 8, 2016   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

The Atlanta Falcons locked up one of their key defensive players Thursday, as they signed cornerback Robert Alford to a four-year contract extension. 
The team announced Alford's new deal, and it was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, who added it is reportedly worth $38 million, including $21 million guaranteed. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed the monetary value.
The 28-year-old Alford is in his fourth season out of Southeastern Louisiana and has developed into a quality starter.
So far in 2016, Alford has started all 12 games, registering 47 tackles, 12 passes defended, two interceptions and one touchdown.
According to Pro Football Focus (h/t the team's official website), Alford has allowed just 12 receptions since Week 9, which is third in the NFL among corners who have played 75 percent of defensive snaps during that time.
Alford has stepped up since Pro Bowl cornerback Desmond Trufant was lost for the season due to an inj...

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