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
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Melton (neck) was considered to be a limited participant at the 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
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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
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Melton (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the 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: Able to practice Thursday
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Melton (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the 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.
