News for Branden Albert - 2011 AFFL

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Fri Oct 2 201520:00Albert (hamstring) won't play Sunday
Albert (hamstring) won't play Sunday, reports Miami Herald's Armando Salguero.
This is a huge loss for a Dolphins offensive line that has been having problems opening up holes for running back Lamar Miller. Albert also protects the blind side of Ryan Tannehill. Life for the Jets defensive line just got a little easier for this game.
Fri Oct 2 201514:42Albert (hamstring) listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against ...
Albert (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jets, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
That said, the report suggests that the Dolphins' starting left tackle will not play in Sunday's contest, with Jason Fox thus slated to fill in for Albert for the second week in a row.
Wed Sep 30 201515:41Albert (hamstring) limited participant during practice Wednesday
Albert (hamstring) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.
Albert missed Sunday's slate against the Bills, but he will try to make it on the field when the Dolphins take on another AFC East foe, the New York Jets, in London. For now, his status should be considered week-to-week.
Sun Sep 27 201515:00Albert (hamstring) inactive Sunday against Bills
Albert (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Bills.
Against the Bills' aggressive front seven, Albert's absence works against potential production for running back Lamar Miller and the protection for Ryan Tannehill. Jason Fox is expected to fill in for Albert.
Fri Sep 25 201514:43Albert (hamstring) did not practice Friday
Albert (hamstring) did not practice Friday.
Albert hasn't practiced all week and is listed as doubtful on the team's official injury report. While his game-time status for Sunday hasn't officially been announced it looks like Jason Fox might be in line for a start against the destructive Bills' defense.
Thu Sep 24 201513:14Albert (hamstring) will not practice Thursday
Albert (hamstring) will not practice Thursday, Omar Kelly of The Sun Sentinel reports.
Albert missed practice Wednesday and was spotted rehabbing with trainers Thursday, putting his availability for Sunday's afternoon tilt against the Bills in jeopardy. If the 30-year-old tackle is unable to go, Jason Fox may get the start against Buffalo's vaunted defensive line.
Sun Sep 20 201518:34Albert suffered hamstring injury during second quarter against J...
Albert suffered a hamstring injury during the second quarter against Jacksonville and will not return to the field, the reports.
Albert was worked on during halftime and shortly after the team announced he would not be returning to the game. Albert just recovered from a torn ACL and MCL injury that he suffered in Week 10 of 2014. Jason Fox takes over at left tackle for the Dolphins.
Wed Sep 9 201514:00Albert (knee) "full go" per coach Joe Philbin
Albert (knee) is "full go" per coach Joe Philbin, the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero reports.
Albert is thus in line to start at left tackle for the Dolphins in Sunday's regular season opener against Washington, which is great news in terms of the stabilty he adds to the team's offensive line to start the 2015 season.
Mon Sep 7 201521:39Albert (knee) practiced in full Monday
Albert (knee) practiced in full Monday, reports the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero.
The Dolphins have played it very cautious with Albert in training camp and this looks to have paid off as he should be good to go Sunday versus the Redskins.
Sun Aug 30 201521:34The Dolphins are refuting report that Albert (knee) won't be bac...
The Dolphins are refuting a report that Albert (knee) won't be back until Week 3, according to the Miami Herald.
The Dolphins are still saying behind closed doors that they believe Albert could play Week 1 but in any case, no later than Week 2. A healthy Albert could be the key to a successful running game for Miami this season.
Tue Aug 25 201518:47Albert (knee) full participant at practice Tuesday
Albert (knee) was a full participant at practice Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald.
The Dolphins have brought Albert along slowly in training camp in order to make sure he will be ready to go for the regular season. Albert's health and availability this season will go a long way towards determining how well the offensive line will play.
Sun Aug 16 201500:38Albert (knee) participated in one on one drills during practice ...
Albert (knee) participated in one on one drills during practice Saturday, according to the Miami Herald.
Those one on one drills were against defensive lineman Cameron Wake and Albert was said to get the best of Wake. This would be great news for a Dolphins offensive line that may be the offense's weak link. A healthy Albert would go a long way towards easing the Dolphins concern about the offense.
Wed Jul 29 201516:09Albert (knee) will not begin training camp on physically unable ...
Albert (knee), who tore his ACL and MCL in Week 10 of the 2014 season, will not begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list, James Walker of ESPN reports.
Despite the knee injury putting limitations on Albert's preseason workload, the fact that he won't be on the active/PUP list is promising for a Dolphins offensive line that struggled mightily at times over the past couple years. Albert's progress gives the team hope that he'll be ready to take the field Week 1 against the Redskins. The 30-year-old has four years left on the $47 million contract he signed in 2014.
Sat Jul 25 201521:02The Dolphins expect Albert (knee) to play during preseason
The Dolphins expect Albert (knee) to play during the preseason, according to the Miami Herald.
This is obviously good news for the Dolphins because if Albert can play during preseason than he definitely can play during the regular season. Albert is a key to the Dolphins offense as the offensive line has been the team's Achilles heel the past couple of season and a healthy Albert would go a long way towards solving that problem.
Sat Mar 7 201514:22Albert (knee) unsure if he will be ready for start of regular se...
Albert (knee) is unsure if he will be ready for the start of the regular season, according to the Miami Herald.
Albert tore his ACL and MCL in his right need this past November. The recovery is a long and grueling one and although Albert states that he is regaining strength in the knee, he also admits that it is to soon to tell if he will be game ready by September.
Thu Jan 1 201514:15Albert (knee) should be ready to go next season
Albert (knee) should be ready to go next season.
Albert was signed to be a cornerstone for a new Miami offensive line but couldn't even make it through a full season before landing on IR. The good news is that he has started to rehab and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of next season.
Mon Nov 10 201413:10Albert (knee) placed on IR by Dolphins
Albert (knee) has been placed on IR by the Dolphins, the Miami Herald reports.
With Abert done for the season, Ja'Wuan James is in line to fill in at left tackle for the Dolphins, with running back LaMichael James having been added to the team's roster in a corresponding move.
Sun Nov 9 201418:39Albert (knee) expected to miss rest of season
Albert (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the season, the Palm Beach Post reports.
Albert is believed to have suffered an ACL and/or MCL tear, though the exact extent of his knee injury won't be clarified until the results of his MRI are in. In Albert's anticipated absence, Ja'Wuan James is in line to serve as the Dolphins' left tackle.
Sun Nov 9 201414:31Albert suffered knee injury Sunday against Lions
Albert suffered a knee injury Sunday against the Lions, the Miami Herald reports.
Rookie Ja'Wuan James took over for Albert, who was carted off the field in the second quarter of Sunday's contest, with an injury that the report speculates could be a serious one.
Sun Sep 28 201417:33Albert left game Sunday and didn't return after suffering should...
Albert left the game Sunday and didn't return after suffering a shoulder injury, according to the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero.
As with quite a few of the Dolphin injuries, they are probably minor and the only reason the players didn't return was because the outcome of the game was not in doubt.
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