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 |
Hart, Colts knock Chiefs from unbeaten ranks
Mike Hart scored in relief of the injured Joseph Addai to give Indianapolis a 19-9 victory over previously unbeaten Kansas City.
ILB Belcher makes strides in Crennel's system
A relative unknown as an undrafted free agent coming out of Maine in 2009, Jovan Belcher hasn't taken long to become of one the Chiefs' top defensive playmakers.
Chiefs following in Patriots' footsteps
While it's way too early to anoint them as bona fide playoff contenders, the Chiefs are definitely on the rise, courtesy of GM Scott Pioli and their New England Patriots pedigree.
Jackson not certain to regain DE job
Although Tyson Jackson has returned to practice following a knee injury, there's no guarantee that the 2009 No. 3 overall pick will win back his starting DE spot, according to AFC West Whispers.
O-line the Chiefs' unsung heroes
It has taken a team effort for the Chiefs to shockingly jump out to a 3-0 start, but the unsung heroes of the team's league-best running game have been the offensive linemen.
Chiefs try out trio of linebackers
LBs Larry Izzo, Mark Simoneau and Chris McCoy all were in Kansas City for a tryout on Thursday.
Report: Weis has emergency gall-bladder surgery
Chiefs offensive coordinator Charlie Weis had emergency gall-bladder surgery Monday morning, his agent told the Kansas City Star.
Chiefs destroy 49ers behind top-ranked rushing attack
The 49ers are known for their stout run defense, but the interior of their "D" was no match for the Chiefs' running game on Sunday.
Cassel throws 3 TD passes, Chiefs beat 49ers 31-10
Matt Cassel's three touchdown passes included a trick play that caught San Francisco completely flat-footed and the surprising Kansas City Chiefs remained unbeaten Sunday with a 31-10 rout of the hapless, winless 49ers.
WR play an issue for Chiefs yet again
While QB Matt Cassel is certainly at fault for much of the Chiefs' early-season passing woes, all the blame doesn't belong on his shoulders.
Crennel has Chiefs' 'D' excelling
While an offense that was expected to be significantly better has lagged behind, Kansas City's defense, led by coordinator Romeo Crennel, has outperformed all preseason projections.
Charles falls behind Jones in K.C. backfield
After Jamaal Charles tore up the league during the stretch run of '09, most owners expected him to be a fantasy force for the entirety of 2010. But thus far, he has taken a backseat to Thomas Jones in the ...
Chiefs improve to 2-0 with win over Browns
Ryan Soccup kicked three field goals and Kansas City converted a late fourth-down gamble by coach Todd Haley for a 16-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Chiefs down two starters vs. Browns
DLE Tyson Jackson and ORT Ryan O'Callaghan will both miss Kansas City's Week Two game with injuries.
Dorsey, 'D' key to Chiefs' resurgence
After sputtering to a 4-12 record last season, the Chiefs looked like a different team in Week One, upending the favored Chargers in raucous Arrowhead Stadium.
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.
