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| HT/WT: 5-11, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Mays Landing, NJ |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Rutgers |
| Experience: 3 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Max Melton News
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Sidelined for Week 7
Melton (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
There was optimism that Melton would be cleared to play, but the third-year defensive back will be sidelined by a knee issue and observe Sunday's game from street clothes. Kalen King is in line for more defensive snaps due to the absence of Melton, whose next chance to play is Week 8 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Questionable vs. Denver
Melton (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Melton missed the last two practices of the week while tending to a knee injury, but head coach Mike LaFleur said Friday that the third-year defensive back is "trending in a positive direction" ahead of Sunday's game, per Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com. Kalen King would see more defensive snaps if Melton does not play against Denver.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Held out of practice Thursday
Melton (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Melton popped up on the Cardinals' injury report with a knee issue Wednesday, but he was at least able to practice in a limited capacity at that point. Now, he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game versus the Broncos, and he'll probably have to practice again Friday to put himself back on track to suit up in Week 7.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Good to go for Week 3
Melton (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Melton logged back-to-back limited practices to end Week 3 prep and draw the questionable tag, but he's been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The third-year pro has four tackles (two solo) and two pass defenses through two regular-season games.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Questionable versus 49ers
Melton (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus San Francisco, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Melton didn't practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday and Friday. He's now considered questionable for the Week 3 meeting with the 49ers. Garrett Williams (Achilles) doesn't hold an injury designation, so his availability will help lessen the blow if Melton can't get on the field.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Limited in Thursday's practice
Melton (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
It's a step in the right direction for Melton, who missed Wednesday's practice due to a toe injury he sustained during the Cardinals' Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. The Cardinals will announce injury designations following Friday's practice, at which point Melton's status for Sunday's game against the 49ers will be more clear.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Misses practice Wednesday
Melton (toe) did not participate at the Cardinals' practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Melton suffered a toe injury during the team's 31-7 loss to Seattle in Week 2, and he is considered day-to-day. The cornerback will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the 49ers. If he can't play this week, Kalen King would be a top candidate to draw a start at slot cornerback versus San Francisco.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Avoids major injury
Melton (toe) is considered to be day-to-day ahead of Week 3, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
Melton sustained a toe injury on his left foot in the second half of the team's 31-7 loss to Seattle on Sunday, and he was unable to return to the contest. He appears to have avoided a major injury, and his status at practice Wednesday will shed a better light on his chances to play Week 3 at San Francisco.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Won't return Sunday
Melton (toe) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reported that Melton went to the locker room with his left shoe off. Kalen King is set to take over at slot cornerback for the rest of Sunday's divisional showdown with Seattle.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Good to go for Week 2
Melton (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Melton drew the questionable tag after being limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury, but he's been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. He logged one assisted tackle and two pass defenses during the Cardinals' Week 1 win over the Chargers.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Questionable due to ankle injury
Melton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Melton was a limited participant in all three practice sessions this past week due to an ankle injury, which he likely picked up during the Cardinals' Week 1 win against the Chargers, when he logged one assisted tackle and two pass defenses. Kalen King and Kei'Trel Clark would be in line for larger roles in the secondary at nickel/slot corner if Melton is not cleared to play against Seattle.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: No go for Week 18
Melton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Rams.
Melton was a full participant at practice throughout the week as he continues to nurse a heel injury, but he'll now ultimately take a seat in Week 18. In his absence, Jaden Davis is a top candidate to see an increase in workload at cornerback versus Los Angeles.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Will play vs. Cincinnati
Melton (heel) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Melton has been officially cleared to return Sunday from a four-game absence due to a heel injury, and he'll likely join Will Johnson as the Cardinals' two starting outside corners. Prior to his absence, Melton logged 31 tackles (21 solo) and five pass defenses across nine regular-season games.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Chance to return Week 17
Melton (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Melton has missed the last four games due to a heel injury, but he has a chance to return for Week 17 after logging three consecutive limited practices. Will Johnson (thumb/chest) is also listed as questionable, so Denzel Burke and Darren Hall would be the top candidates to start at outside corner if one or both of Johnson and Melton were to be ruled out.
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