Just days into his first training camp with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Branden Albert is retiring from football. The veteran tackle announced the surprising move in a statement released by the team Monday:
“After nine seasons playing in the National Football League, I have decided to retire from the game that has given me so much. I would like to thank Mr. [Shahid] Khan and the Jaguars organization, Mr. [Stephen] Ross, Joe Philbin, Dennis Hickey and the Dolphins organization and Mr. [Clark] Hunt, Carl Peterson, Herm Edwards and the Chiefs organization for providing me with the opportunity of a lifetime.