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Cardinals' Max Melton: Missing fourth consecutive game
Max Melton (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.Melton will miss a fourth consecutive game due to his heel injury. Denzel Burke is likely to draw his seventh start of the season in Melton's absence.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Unavailable for practice
Max Melton (heel) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Arizona Cardinals' official website reports.Melton has missed three straight games with a heel injury, and he's now been forced to sit out the team's first practice session of the week. Melton will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Remains out for Week 15
Max Melton (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.Melton is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a heel injury. The second-year pro from Rutgers downgraded from a limited practice session Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, suggesting his injury worsened throughout the week. Denzel Burke is expected to have a larger role in the Cardinals' secondary while Melton remains sidelined in Week 15.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Does not practice Thursday
Max Melton (heel) did not participate in practice Thursday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.Melton returned to practice as a limited participant Wednesday after missing the last two weeks recovering from a heel injury. It appeared the 23-year-old was nearing a return; however, he is now trending in a negative direction. The second-year pro still has an opportunity to participate in practice Friday before Sunday's game against the Texans.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Returns to practice Wednesday
Max Melton (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.Melton missed the Cardinals' last two games due to a heel injury, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. He has two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Out for Week 14
Max Melton (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.Melton didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a heel injury. The second-year pro has operated as one of the Arizona Cardinals' top boundary corners this season, recording 31 total tackles and five passes defensed across nine appearances. While he's sidelined in Week 14, expect Denzel Burke to have an expanded role in Arizona's secondary.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Still dealing with heel injury
Max Melton (heel) did not practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Arizona 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
Max 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
Max 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 Arizona Cardinals, this time replacing Melton instead of fellow outside cornerback Will Johnson.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Downgrades to DNP
Max 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 Arizona 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.