Branden Albert Has “No Desire” For NFL Return

Branden Albert has already retired and un-retired once this offseason, but that course of events likely won’t repeat in the coming weeks. Albert has “no desire” to play football again and is content with his retirement, sources tell Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald.Branden Albert (vertical)

Albert, of course, has been the focus of scrutiny in recent months as he seemingly vacillated between an interest in NFL employment and hanging up his cleats. Shipped from Miami to Jacksonville in the spring for a late-round pick, Albert first held out for a new contract, then shockingly announced his retirement. A week later, Albert attempted to report to Jaguars training camp, but the club’s decision-makers had apparently seen enough — Jacksonville placed Albert on the reserve/retired list and subsequently released him.

Because the Jaguars cut ties, Albert is free to sign with any club immediately, but clubs that could use offensive line help — such as the Dolphins, who employed Albert from 2014-16 — are under the impression that he’s completely retired, per Beasley. If he did opt to return to the NFL, Albert could probably find work, as he offers 118 games of quality starting experience and can play both tackle and guard.

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