The Facts: LT tackle Branden Albert is hanging up the spikes. After a bizarre offseason during which Albert was traded by the Dolphins to the Jags before skipping offseason workouts in hopes of acquiring a new deal, the former Chiefs first-round pick decided to call it a career. Albert provided a statement through the Jaguars' official website on Monday. "After nine seasons playing in the National Football League, I have decided to retire from the game that has given me so much," the statement read in part.
Diehards Line:The team's website noted Albert was working with the first string throughout most of training camp so far, making the decision all the more strange. Without question, the heaviest burden falls on rookie second-round pick Cam Robinson, who likely will start the season off as the team's left tackle. This is of interest to fantasy owners interested in Fournette, who is expected to handle a very heavy workload in Jacksonville this fall. The Jaguars' offensive line has been a work in progress throughout the Dave Caldwell era. After watching former first-round pick Luke Joeckel falter, the hope was that Albert could come in and provide a bridge to Robinson, one of the highest-regarded offensive linemen in this year's draft. It's something to watch in the coming month.