The Atlanta Falcons have informed starting cornerback Robert Alford that he will be released, a league source confirmed to ESPN.
NFL Network first reported Alford's impending release, which he appeared to confirm in a tweet:
Thank you Atlanta for 6 incredible seasons. Sucks that it ended on this note. I enjoyed playing in this incredible city. Ima miss my dawgs but I'm excited for the next chapter. #TAT
Alford, a second-round draft pick in 2013, had two years and $17 million left on his contract. He signed a four-year, $38 million extension ($21 million guaranteed) in December of 2016.