Alford signed a contract with the Bears' practice squad Monday.
Alford was waived Friday by the Browns.
Alford (ankle) was promoted to the Browns active roster Satuday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Alford (ankle) was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Wednesday, Jim Owczarski of the Enquirer reports.
Alford (ankle) was released by the Bengals on Tuesday, Paul Dehner of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Alford has an ankle injury and is out for a couple of weeks.
Alford is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Alford is inactive for the Bengals' season opener against the Raiders, Paul Dehner of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.