Falcons CB Robert Alford To Have Wrist Surgery, Will Go On I.R.

The Atlanta Falcons announced that CB Robert Alford will have wrist surgery Monday, and will be placed on injured reserve.

Robert Alford will have surgery on his wrist today and will go on IR.

— Atlanta_Falcons (@Atlanta_Falcons) December 15, 2014

Alford was selected in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft by Atlanta, and has had mixed results in his brief career.

He did however, start every game this year for the Falcons, and his absence will hurt an already struggling defensive backfield.

Pro Football Focus has Alford as the No. 87 cornerback out of 110 eligible players.

Alford has recorded 5 interceptions in his first two seasons, along with a combined 71 tackles.