"Alford, 28, had a big bounce-back season in 2025. He lost his job as the Falcons' nickel corner to rookie Billy Bowman in training camp but then became the most important utility player in the team's secondary. He filled in for both starting outside corners, AJ Terrell and Mike Hughes, when they were injured. And then took over for Bowman late in the season when Bowman suffered a torn Achilles."
"In all, Alford had career-high totals in interceptions (3), passes defended (13) and sacks (2) to go along with a forced fumble and fumble recovery. He ended up starting seven games in new defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's revamped scheme."
"The Falcons signed Alford, a Mississippi native who grew up in Griffin, Georgia native, in 2022. Alford had previously played two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL. He started for the Blue Bombers during their Grey Cup-winning season in 2021. Alford went undrafted out of Division II Tusculum."
Dee Alford, 28, agreed to a three-year contract with the Buffalo Bills valued at up to $21 million, including $10.12 million guaranteed. After losing his nickel corner position to rookie Billy Bowman during Atlanta Falcons training camp, Alford became the team's most versatile defensive back. He filled in for injured starting corners AJ Terrell and Mike Hughes, then took over when Bowman suffered a torn Achilles late in the season. Alford recorded career highs with three interceptions, 13 passes defended, and two sacks while starting seven games in the Falcons' new defensive scheme. Over four seasons with Atlanta, he has started 23 games total.
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