Branden Albert Injury: Updates on Dolphins LT's Knee and Return

Miami Dolphins left tackle Branden Albert didn't miss any regular season action after finishing up his recovery from a torn ACL last season. He started in the team's opener against the Washington Redskins despite previous reports he wouldn't play until Week 3.

"Albert denied reports that he won't be able to play till Week 3. Doesn't know yet about opener," reported Andrew Abramson of the Palm Beach Post on Aug. 31. 

Albert returned to team drills Aug. 17, according to the Miami Herald's Adam Beasley, and told reporters he was "back doing everything" on Aug. 25, according to Salguero. 

Albert proved to be a bright spot up front for the dolphins a season ago. According to Pro Football Focus, Albert wrapped up the season by grading out as the NFL's eighth-best tackle behind Jason Peters, Andrew Whitworth, Joe Thomas, Joe Staley, Kelvin Beachum, Tyron Smith and Donald Penn.