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Cardinals' Max Melton: Active for Week 12
Max Melton (illness) is active for Sunday's game against Seattle, Darren Urban of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.Melton was in danger of missing Sunday's game due to an illness, but he appears to have recovered enough to be available for Sunday's game. He'll provide depth in the secondary behind starting corners Starling Thomas and Sean Murphy-Bunting.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Now questionable for Week 12
Max Melton (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.Melton has been under the weather all week, and while he was initially listed with no injury designation Friday, it appears he hasn't been able to shake off his illness. Whether Melton will play Sunday won't be officially known until the Cardinals post their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Ready for Sunday
Max Melton (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.Melton was added to the Arizona Cardinals' injury report Thursday after recording a DNP due to an illness. However, the rookie corner from Rutgers practiced in full Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his illness in time for Sunday's divisional matchup. With Melton back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of Arizona's top backup corners in Week 12.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Dealing with illness
Max Melton (illness) did not participate at the Arizona Cardinals' practice Thursday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.Melton popped up on the practice report with an undisclosed illness Thursday, forcing him to sit out. The cornerback will look to return to practice Friday, but if he is ultimately unavailable for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks, Kei'Trel Clark would stand to see an increase in workload at cornerback.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Cleared ahead of Week 8
Max Melton (neck) was a full participant in Friday's practice and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.Melton logged consecutive limited practices due to a neck injury he picked up during Monday's win over the Chargers. However, he was able to practice without restrictions Friday, and the rookie second-round pick will be good to go for Sunday's contest. Melton has logged 24 tackles (22 solo), one pass breakup and one forced fumble over the first seven games of the regular season.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Limited Wednesday
Max Melton (neck) was considered to be a limited participant at the Arizona Cardinals' walkthrough Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.Melton produced nine total tackles (eight solo), a forced fumble and a pass defensed in Arizona's 17-15 win over the Chargers on Monday, picking up an apparent neck injury in the process. The cornerback will have two more chances to log a full session before the team's Week 8 contest in Miami on Sunday.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Contributes in win
Max Melton recorded nine tackles (eight solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble in Monday's 17-15 win over the Chargers.The backup cornerback entered for the injured Sean Murphy-Bunting (neck) in the first half. Melton ended up playing on 80 percent of the defensive snaps. The 2024 second-round pick will be in line to play more if Murphy-Bunting is forced to miss additional time.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Good to go vs. Rams
Max Melton (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.Melton entered concussion protocols following Arizona's Week 1 loss to Buffalo. He started as a DNP on Wednesday, but he finished the week as a full participant in Friday's session, and he is good to go for Sunday's NFC West showdown. Melton played 27 snaps (10 on defense, 17 on special teams) and registered two solo tackles against the Bills in Week 1.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Could play Sunday
Max Melton (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.Melton sustained a concussion during the Arizona Cardinals' Week 1 loss, but after a full practice session Friday, he has a chance to suit up Sunday. The rookie likely still hasn't passed concussion protocol with a neurological test since he's listed as questionable. Kei'Trel Clark projects to see more work in Arizona's secondary if Melton doesn't clear protocol in time for Sunday's contest.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Able to practice Thursday
Max Melton (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.Melton entered concussion protocols following Sunday's 34-28 loss to the Bills. He wasn't able to practice Wednesday, but his limited participation Thursday indicates he's working his way through the league's protocols. Melton's practice participation Friday should provide clarity on his status for Week 2 against the Rams.