Kansas City Chiefs
Branden Albert - #76 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 316 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/04/1984 |
| Birthplace | Rochester, NY |
| College | Virginia |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 15th pick by Chiefs |
Chiefs name Smith assistant offensive-line coach
The Chiefs announced Friday that they have hired Steven Smith as assistant offensive line coach.
Free-agent scouting report: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe
Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has posted back-to-back seasons with more than 1,150 receiving yards and is now set to cash in on the free agent market.
Report: Chargers agree to terms with LB Williams
The Chargers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with LB Demorrio Williams, according to Adam Caplan of The Sideline View.
Handicapping the odds for Manning's next team
The question on everyone's mind: Where will Peyton Manning sign?
Chiefs release LB Williams
The Chiefs released veteran LB Demorrio Williams, the team announced on Tuesday.
Bowe given franchise tag from Chiefs
There is one fewer elite wideout on the free-agent market, as the Chiefs have given the franchise tag to WR Dwayne Bowe.
OL Shields to be enshrined in Chiefs Hall of Fame
OL Will Shields will be enshrined in the Chiefs' Hall of Fame this fall, after 14 seasons in Kansas City.
Chiefs sign WR Markshausen
The Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they have signed free-agent WR Zeke Markshausen.
Chiefs sure to address running back this offseason
After struggling on the ground in 2011, the Chiefs will do more than just bring back Jammal Charles to help their running game.
Enthusiastic Crennel covers all the bases
Among the coaches and GMs who've spoken at this year's Combine interviews, nobody came off any better than Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel.
Chiefs sign DB Reeves
The Chiefs announced on Friday that they have signed free-agent DB Jacques Reeves.
First-round draft order set as Dolphins, Chiefs win coin flips
Two coin flips this morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis determined the official order of the first round of the 2012 NFL draft.
Chiefs sign CB Routt
Former Raiders CB Stanford Routt has signed with the Chiefs, the team announced on Monday.
Chiefs, Bucs carrying over salary cap from 2011
The Chiefs and Bucs have acknowledged carrying over salary-cap room from 2011 into signings for 2012, taking advantage of a clause in the new CBA.
Dolphins add DB Lawrence
The Dolphins announced Thursday the signing of DB Quinten Lawrence. The former sixth-round pick began his career as a wideout before moving to the secondary.
PLAYER NEWS
Albert has signed his franchise tender.|||||||
The Chiefs announced that Albert signed his deal on Thursday, two weeks after placing the franchise tag on him. Albert will make $9.828 million if he plays under the one-year contract. That is no sure thing, though. The Chiefs have spoken to his representatives about a long-term contract, and it's also possible that Kansas City will trade Albert in the coming weeks.
Albert was active for Sunday's game against Oakland.|||||||
Albert's status was uncertain after a back injury flared up last Sunday against Cleveland.
Kansas City will be without left tackle Branden Albert against the NFL's best pass rush when they play Denver on Sunday.|||||||
Albert is inactive after sustaining a back injury in last week's loss to Cincinnati. Rookie Donald Stephenson starts in his place.
Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe left Sunday's game against Cincinnati with a neck injury and Albert left with a back injury, while Bengals cornerback Terence Newman was sidelined with a concussion.|||||||
Albert was hurt early in the third quarter, though it was unclear exactly how he was hurt. He lay flat on the field for several minutes before slowly walking off the field.
Albert missed the workout because of a personal matter.|||||||
Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said he is expected back next week.
