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Arizona Cardinals lose cornerback Robert Alford for ‘significant amount of time’ to injury
This is not a reality show, but the Arizona Cardinals should consider keeping some roses around for their defensive back depth chart.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) reacts to the bench against Oakland in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) falls into the end zone for a safety against the Oakland Raiders in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) surrounded by Oakland Raiders in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end Zach Allen (97) plays against Oakland in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against Oakland in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, assistant head coach Jeff Rodgers and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph against Oakland in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) reacts after landing in the end zone for a safety against the Oakland Raiders in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) falls into the end zone for a safety against the Oakland Raiders in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Photos: Arizona Cardinals vs. Oakland Raiders – preseason
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) falls into the end zone for a safety against the Oakland Raiders in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) reacts after landing in the end zone for a safety against the Oakland Raiders in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) falls into the end zone for a safety against the Oakland Raiders in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Brett Hundley (7) throws a pass against Oakland in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Trent Sherfield (16) celebrates his touchdown catch from quarterback Brett Hundley (7) against Oakland in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Oakland Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) is called for pass interference against Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (12) in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) reacts after making a touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) makes a touchdown catch past Arizona Cardinals cornerback Deatrick Nichols (28) in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury against Oakland in the first half during a preseason game on Aug. 15, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Published 9:00 p.m. MT Aug. 15, 2019 | Updated 9:26 p.m. MT Aug. 15, 2019
This is not a reality show, but the Arizona Cardinals should consider keeping some roses around for their defensive back depth chart.
The Cardinals confirmed Thursday they have lost their second starting cornerback. This time it’s Robert Alford, who will be out “a significant amount of time” with a lower leg injury, head coach Kliff Kingsbury said.
According to Kingsbury, the injury occurred during Tuesday’s outdoor practice.
“Obviously he was (supposed) to be one of the starters, being down a starter in the secondary is gonna be huge for us,” defensive lineman Corey Peters said. “But just like anything else, it’s an opportunity for somebody to step up and kind of fill that role.”
Patrick Peterson started in Thursday night’s preseason loss to the Oakland Raiders, but the perennial All-Pro has been suspended for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy.
The next men up on the Cardinals’ depth chart appear to be rookie Byron Murphy and veteran Tramaine Brock Sr., who started opposite Peterson against the Raiders.
Alford, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, is expected to be out two months with the leg injury.
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