The Atlanta Falcons come to town this week to take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6. There are some familiar faces for both teams. Two Falcons players used to play for the Cardinals and three Cardinals used to play for the Falcons.
Who are they?
CB Robert Alford
Alford is not technically on the Cardinals roster as he is on injured reserve. However, he was released this past offseason by the Falcons. He was originally drafted by Atlanta in the second round in 2013 and played six seasons there. He played 88 games and started 76 of them. He had 10 interceptions and broke up 85 passes in six seasons.
DL Corey Peters
Peters has been with the Cardinals since 2015 but spent his first five seasons with the Falcons. He was a third-round pick by Atlanta in 2010. He played in 71 games, started 55 and had 11 sacks and 146 tackles.
OLB Brooks Reed
Reed was released by the Falcons this past offseason after playing four seasons for them. He had seven sacks and 101 tackles in four seasons.
OL John Wetzel
Wetzel signed with the Falcons this past offseason. He appeared in 40 games, starting 24 at multiple positions for the Cardinals from 2016-2018.
P Matt Wile
Wile recently signed with the Falcons this season. He spent three games with the Cardinals in 2016 and also all the 2017 offseason and preseason.
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