FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Free agent cornerback Dee Alford has re-signed with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal, the organization announced Monday.
Alford was a restricted free agent this offseason after spending the last three seasons with the Falcons, but he was not tendered by the organization and, therefore, became an unrestricted free agent when the new league year began on March 12. Alford will be back in the fold for Atlanta, though.
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The 27-year-old cornerback started 11 games for the Falcons last season, but appeared in 16 contests. He led the team with 11 passes defensed while also recording 83 tackles, one forced fumble, one sack and one tackle…