Falcons fans react on Twitter to team releasing Robert Alford after 6 seasons

The Robert Alford era in Atlanta is over. After six seasons of playing cornerback for the Falcons, Alford is being released, according to multiple media reports. Despite being an integral part of the team’s Super Bowl run in the 2016 season, it seems most fans have since soured on Alford.

Here’s how they’re reacting on Twitter to the news of Alford’s release.

Thank GOD we cut Robert Alford. He averaged at least 1 pass interference per game

— KS (@Kerby_Lamar) February 5, 2019

hate to see robert alford go but it’s time for that, honestly.

— DROPTOPWOP (@livesuckafree) February 5, 2019

Robert Alford definitely had his ups but he also had his downs, especially more recently. However I know he’ll be picked up somewhere

— Escanor (@Nkos_) February 5, 2019

I see others teams’ fans fawning over Robert Alford including the Saints pic.twitter.com/JYad9mvqoH

— Black Al Bundy (@Montae_Grand) February 5, 2019

Dang Robert Alford gone finally 😭

— chef👨🏿‍🍳 (@istompdummies2) February 5, 2019

We just let Robert Alford go lol I wish I could say I was mad

— IceColdJr. (@malcjsanders) February 5, 2019

Gonna miss seeing Robert Alford in a Falcons uniform. One of my favorite Falcons ever. Best of luck to you in the future @rockorocky !!

— Ben Tennant (@bentennant93) February 5, 2019

Robert Alford gone does not bother me one bit. Peace homie. You weren’t hated.. definitely not liked though. 🤷🏻‍♂️

— YardageLocks (@YardageLocks) February 5, 2019

Dang Robert Alford !! That hurt but not really !

— Ms. Jessie (@jassylady_1103) February 5, 2019

Really sad the Falcons released Robert Alford. #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/a9p6c9nRch

— Chris Sykes 🚀 (@5aucebro) February 5, 2019

Robert Alford is no longer a Falcon. Definitely saves us from 300 penalty yards every season, lol. #RiseUP #Falcons

— First Born (@born1st_) February 5, 2019

Robert Alford outta here lmaoooooo

— Waiting On Braves Baseball⚾️ (@Hell_Kel) February 5, 2019

We just cut Robert Alford & our fans on here arguing. We should celebrating.

— ? (@elaye_1k) February 6, 2019

Robert Alford pic.twitter.com/ntXe0XPQ45

— ♠️♥️♣️♦️5ifty-7even (@NardBell) February 5, 2019

It’s about time the falcons let Robert Alford ass go who’s NEXT

— Bamm✈️ (@Only1Bammmm) February 5, 2019

If Robert Alford had caught the ball that he tipped in the Super Bowl that ended up as the miracle Edelman catch, he’s a Super Bowl champ, Super Bowl MVP (had the pick-6 too), and he isn’t getting cut today

— Lifelong Rams Fan (@jwdarden94) February 6, 2019

Alford deserves credit for his play in 2016 – the highlight of his NFL career so far may have been picking off Tom Brady in the Super Bowl, right before everything went south – including a dropped interception by Alford that might have sealed the game. Alford played in 88 regular season games for Atlanta, posting 10 interceptions, 85 pass breakups and two pick-sixes.