Branden Albert

Bill O'Brien hasn't had a sterling stable of signal-callers in Houston, but he sees something different in rookie Deshaun Watson. "Deshaun is ahead of any rookie quarterback I've ever been around."

Jacksonville Jaguars veteran offensive tackle Branden Albert retired on Monday after nine NFL seasons, the team announced. The Jags acquired Albert in a trade with the Dolphins this offseason.

Gregg Rosenthal studies the biggest camp battles across the AFC. (Yes, Trevor Siemian vs. Paxton Lynch tops the marquee.)

Every year, NFL fans are caught off guard by certain camp cuts. Gregg Rosenthal eyes 13 veterans who could receive their walking papers, including Dion Lewis, Brock Osweiler and Jamaal Charles.

How can Todd Gurley and the Rams move beyond a forgettable 2016? Gregg Rosenthal says it might start by changing the way the RB is used. Plus, more from minicamps around the NFL.

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Robert Quinn underwent a minor procedure on his thumb, but he should be fine to participate in next month's training camp, coach Sean McVay says.

Branden Albert has arrived in Duval. The Jaguars confirmed Monday that the recently acquired offensive tackle showed up to the team's facility in advance of mandatory minicamp.

Branden Albert told head coach Doug Marrone that he will be at minicamp next week. Marrone told reporters that he takes Albert for his word but will wait to focus on the left tackle until he gets there.

New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. missed the opening of OTAs on Monday, per multiple reports. The receiver is reportedly expected to return Thursday. Plus, other notable players we're tracking.

Calais Campbell got paid handsomely to join a continually rebuilding Jacksonville Jaguars squad. The veteran defensive lineman likes what he's seen.

The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired left tackle Branden Albert via trade from Miami last March, but according to Jags head coach Doug Marrone the two have yet to talk.

Jalen Ramsey enjoyed a fine rookie season -- and Leonard Fournette could follow suit. Yes, the Jags are loaded -- well, beyond one position. Gregg Rosenthal studies starting lineups across the AFC South.

While San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch just kept winning, Eli Manning saw his Giants opt not to address their offensive line woes. Gregg Rosenthal has winners and losers from Day 2 of the draft.

Jake Long, the No. 1 pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, is hanging up the helmet. The soon-to-be 32-year-old offensive tackle announced his decision Monday.

It's difficult to project which linemen are going to make a big leap from one season to the next -- but it's not impossible. Nick Shook looks at four linemen who are set up for major improvements.

Knowing what we know now, is there any way Matt Ryan isn't taken first overall in the 2008 NFL Draft? How far would Jake Long fall? Gil Brandt takes a stab at redrafting an interesting class.

Nobody saw South Carolina coming in the 2017 NCAA tournament. Which NFL team can mirror the Gamecocks' magical run? Adam Schein says the slipper fits Jalen Ramsey and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

We broke down how teams assemble an offensive line last week. Now we have some fresh pieces to fit into the puzzles. Nick Shook takes a look at where three prospects might fit in the NFL.

Free agency has yet to arrive, and even the scouting combine is still a couple of weeks away, but that hasn't stopped NFL teams from trimming the fat. Catch up with the latest notable cuts.

Julius Thomas will be reunited with Adam Gase. The Jaguars tight end will be traded to the Dolphins, a source informed of the pending move told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

The Miami Dolphins are in the process of trading offensive tackle Branden Albert to the Jacksonville Jaguars. At this stage, however, tight end Julius Thomas won't be part of an initial deal.

Can A.J. Bouye further Tennessee's rise? Will Eddie Lacy be the Pats' new LeGarrette Blount? How would Calais Campbell look in silver and black? Gregg Rosenthal has a fun move for each AFC team.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Dolphins have had trade discussions with the Jaguars, per sources informed of the talks, regarding a Branden Albert-Julius Thomas swap.

The Dolphins are moving on from some notable names. Defensive end Mario Williams is among a trio of players heading for free agency after Miami cut them loose Thursday.