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The Arizona Cardinals have not played well this season, and it continued in their latest loss against the Houston Texans, where they were defeated 40-20.

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Cardinals running back joins Harrison, Melton, Nolen and more on Week 14 injury report

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals Week 14 injury report vs. the Los Angles Rams is a long one. A total of 13 names on the list, with nine names being ruled out against their NFC West division rival.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 25

Did Cardinals Bench Starting CB?

The Arizona Cardinals might have benched starting cornerback Max Melton. Melton, who has started all but one of the nine games he's played in 2025, was featured on just a mere 15 defensive snaps in Week 12's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars while playing ten special teams snaps.

Arizona Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Cardinals Announce Max Melton News on Monday

The Arizona Cardinals will be without a key member of their secondary following a head injury to cornerback Max Melton, who exited the “Monday Night Football” game against the Dallas Cowboys with the NFC West side looking well on their way to a win.

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Packers’ Bo Melton Ready for Another Brother Battle

Last year, the Melton Bowl featured Bo Melton as a reserve receiver for the Green Bay Packers and cornerback Max Melton as a rookie cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 5

Cardinals Avoid Potential Crisis on Defense vs Titans

GLENDALE -- Despite the Arizona Cardinals having three of their starting corners questionable entering Week 5's home date with the Tennessee Titans, disaster has been avoided.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / October 4

Late addition to Cardinals injury report could spell trouble in Week 5

GLENDALE – A late addition to the Arizona Cardinals injury report could spell major trouble for the team’s Week 5 matchup vs. the Tennessee Titans. Arizona announced that cornerback Max Melton has been added to the injury report with an apparent hamstring injury.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 4

New Injury Means Cardinals Defense Could Take Another Hit

The Arizona Cardinals have added cornerback Max Melton to their Week 5 injury report against the Tennessee Titans with a hamstring injury, and he is now questionable.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / September 21

How will the Cardinals secondary survive massive losses due to injuries in Week 3?

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals couldn’t have any worse injury luck in Week 2 vs. the Carolina Panthers. All three of the team’s top cornerbacks exited the game due to injuries: Max Melton, Will Johnson and Garrett Williams.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 19

Cardinals' Biggest Week 3 Problem is Obvious

ARIZONA - The Arizona Cardinals' biggest problem - according to Bleacher Report - couldn't be more obvious. The injury bug has reared its ugly head for Arizona this season, specifically on the defensive side of the ball - and even more so speaking to the cornerback room.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 18

Doubts Surround Cardinals Star's Ability to Play vs 49ers

The Arizona Cardinals have been incredibly impressed with star rookie cornerback Will Johnson since arriving to the desert this offseason, though his availability for Week 3's road test against the San Francisco 49ers is being put in doubt.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / September 16

Arizona Cardinals CB Will Johnson gives uneasy update after multiple cornerback injuries

GLENDALE – One of the hardest parts for any NFL team is to avoid injuries and to have a good backup plan with steady and reliable depth. Though what the Arizona Cardinals are going through with the injuries to their cornerback room is something that any team, no matter who they are, would have a tough time dealing with.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 15

3 Major Arizona Cardinals Injuries Still Unsolved

The Arizona Cardinals lost three starting cornerbacks in Max Melton, Will Johnson and Garrett Williams during their Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers, all at different points of the game.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Cardinals lose pair of key defenders to injury during Panthers game

The Arizona Cardinals took a commanding 27-9 third-quarter lead against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. However, the club lost two key defenders in the contest due to injury.

NFL News / Burn City Sports / September 14

Three Cardinals defensive starters injured in Week 2 game vs. Panthers

GLENDALE – Despite routing the Carolina Panthers in Week 2, the Arizona Cardinals have to feel like it lost in a certain way. Three key defensive starters were sidelined during Sunday’s home opener vs.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 14

Cardinals Starting Corner Carted Off

GLENDALE -- The Arizona Cardinals have lost starting cornerback Max Melton due to a knee injury in Week 2's contest against the Carolina Panthers. He is questionable to return, per the team.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 7

Bo Melton Has Surprised Himself at Packers Training Camp

How surprising has receiver-turned-cornerback Bo Melton’s play been during Green Bay Packers training camp? Even Melton is surprised. “Oh, yeah, for sure,” Melton said after Thursday’s practice.

Green Bay Packers News / Field Level Media / July 23

Packers move Bo Melton from WR to CB for training camp

The Green Bay Packers are shifting Bo Melton from wide receiver to cornerback during training camp to see what he can do in the defensive secondary. Melton, 26, made eight receptions on 17 targets for 91 yards in 17 games as a second-year reserve last season, and has 24 career catches for 309 yards and one score in 22 games (one start).

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / June 11

Bo Melton on Two-Position Future with Packers: ‘I’m Still a Receiver’

Bo Melton was a receiver on the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad in 2023 when coach Matt LaFleur first mentioned it. “He was like, ‘You ever play cornerback?’” Melton said at Packers minicamp on Wednesday.

Arizona Cardinals News / The Forkball / April 13

How Cardinals CB Max Melton Bounced Back From Early Struggles

Arizona Cardinals rookie cornerback Max Melton found out quickly how tough the NFL can be — especially at his position. In back-to-back games last October against the Chargers and Dolphins, Melton gave up big plays and admitted those were his worst performances of the season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / May 14, 2024

Cardinals sign second-round CB

Arizona agreed to terms with its second-round pick, Rutgers cornerback Max Melton, on Tuesday.

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Rece Davis: Nick Saban ‘came out of his chair’ when Max Melton was drafted

Rece Davis revealed Nick Saban was ecstatic when Rutgers cornerback Max Melton was drafted in the second round by the Arizona Cardinals. Melton was one of the higher rated corners in the draft after a stellar college career.

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College Football News / 49ers Webzone / February 29, 2024

49ers met several times with Rutgers DB Max Melton

According to Eric Edholm of NFL Media, former Rutgers defensive back Max Melton has met with the San Francisco 49ers several times since the Senior Bowl.