The Jacksonville Jaguars may soon be getting their first look at Branden Albert on the field.
New Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone told reporters on Friday that Albert informed him he would be at the team’s mandatory minicamp next week:
Doug Marrone says Branden Albert will be there for mandatory minicamp.#Jaguars pic.twitter.com/sgG2vDWxQd
— Brian Chojnacki (@BroadcastingBri) June 9, 2017
Albert, for whom the team traded a 2018 7th-round pick to the Miami Dolphins in February, has not reported to voluntary OTAs. Many believe that is because he is seeking more money from the Jags.
So why would Albert show up beginning next week? Probably to save himself some money.
#Jaguars LT Branden Albert's fine schedule next week if he no-shows for mandatory mini-camp:
Tuesday: $13K
Wednesday: $26K
Thursday: $40K— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) June 9, 2017
Albert, who is turning 33 in November, is owed over $18 million the next two seasons. Perhaps he is looking to secure more guaranteed money.
