Unless Robert Alford is inclined to take a very steep pay cut, it’s unlikely he will be back with the Falcons next season.

Sunday’s loss to the Packers reinforced the fact that this has been Alford’s worst season by far in his pro career. In fact, one could argue that in some ways he’s playing worse than any other cornerback in the league right now.

According to Garrett Mehal at Pro Football Focus, Alford has allowed the most yards at cornerback in the NFL this season, with 737.

CB Robert Alford was targeted six times, allowing five catches for 62 yards and a TD. He has allowed more yards (737) than any other CB in the NFL this season.

Ouch.

Alford was benched in favor of rookie Isaiah Oliver this week. Expect to see more of the same over the final three games of the regular season. The Falcons can save $7.9 million in cap room by cutting Alford next year.