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CMB
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INT
Interceptions
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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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Forced Fumbles
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| Regular Season | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Max Melton News
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Still dealing with heel injury
Melton (heel) did not practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Melton was held out of Arizona's Week 13 loss to the Jaguars with the same issue. He managed two limited practices last week, so it's unclear if he's suffered a setback.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Inactive Sunday
Melton (heel) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
The cornerback was limited in practice Wednesday, missed Thursday's session and was limited again Friday. In his absence, Denzel Burke should get the start.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Questionable for Sunday
Melton (heel) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Melton was a limited participant Friday after suffering a setback that rendered him unable to participate in Thursday's session. The cornerback's ability to suit up for Sunday's game will likely hinge on whether he suffers another setback over the weekend. If the 23-year-old cannot suit up, Denzel Burke will once again play outside corner for the Cardinals, this time replacing Melton instead of fellow outside cornerback Will Johnson.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Downgrades to DNP
Melton (heel) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Melton was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but he apparently suffered a setback with the heel injury he likely sustained during the Cardinals' Week 12 overtime loss to the Jaguars. The downgrade in practice participation is a bad sign for the starting cornerback's chances to suit up for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Nursing heel injury
Melton (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Melton likely picked up the injury during the Cardinals' Week 12 overtime loss to the Jaguars, when he played just 25 snaps (15 on defense, 10 on special teams) while logging on tackle. Melton will have two more chances to increase his practice participation to avoid an injury tag for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. He has accumulated 31 tackles (21 solo) and five pass defenses across nine regular-season games.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Looking good for Sunday
Melton (concussion) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Melton was able to log a full practice for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 9 at Dallas on Friday, and he projects to play in Week 11. He should fill back into a near-every down role at corner across from a San Francisco receiving corps headlined by Jauan Jennings and 2024 first-rounder Ricky Pearsall.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Dons non-contact jersey Thursday
Melton (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Melton has opened the week with back-to-back limited practices, and he was spotted wearing a yellow non-contact jersey during Thursday's session, per Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. Melton was unable to play in Week 10 while in the league's five-step concussion protocol, and he would need to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play in Sunday's NFC West tilt against the 49ers.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Returns to practice
Melton (concussion) was estimated to have logged a limited practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Melton was unable to clear concussion protocol ahead of Arizona's Week 10 loss to the Seahawks after not practicing in any capacity. His return to the field marks progress, though he'll need to clear the league's concussion protocol before being cleared for a Week 11 matchup with San Francisco.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Out for Week 10
Melton (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
The 23-year-old from Rutgers was unable to clear concussion protocol in time to play in Week 10. He's operated as one of the Cardinals' top boundary cornerbacks this season, recording 26 total tackles and four passes defended across seven appearances. With Melton and Will Johnson (back) both sidelined Sunday, Denzel Burke and Elijah Jones are expected to start as Arizona's top outside corners.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Estimated to not practice
Melton (concussion) was estimated to be a nonparticipant at Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official website reports.
Melton suffered a concussion in the team's 27-17 win over the Cowboys in Week 9, and he has now opened the week on the sidelines at practice. The cornerback will have two more chances to return to practice this week, and he will have to clear concussion protocol in order to play Sunday in Seattle.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Done for Week 9
Melton (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's matchup against Dallas.
Melton was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter and was officially ruled out late in the third period. During his time in the game, he logged four tackles (three solo). Melton will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be able to suit up in Sunday's Week 10 battle against Seattle.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Possible concussion
Melton is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Melton took a hit to the head during the second quarter of Monday's game, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Denzel Burke and Kei'Trel Clark are candidates to see more snaps at outside corner for as long as Melton is out of the game.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Active versus Colts
Melton (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.
After being a limited participant in practice all week, Melton is active for Sunday's game against the Colts. Melton has logged 216 defensive snaps for the team this season, recording 14 total tackles and three passes defended, but was sorely missed in the Week 5 loss to the Titans. With Will Johnson (groin) also active, Arizona will be the healthiest they've been in the secondary in some time.
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| HT/WT: 5-11, 187 lbs |
| Birthplace: Mays Landing, NJ |
| Age: 23 |
| School: Rutgers |
| Experience: 2 |