Report: Albert Not Expected Back Until Week 3; Pouncey Exits Early With Injury
The Miami Dolphins received a couple of blows to their already suspect offensive line on Saturday night.
Left tackle Branden Albert, who did not play in the Dolphins' preseason game against the Falcons, is likely out until Week 3 against the Bills, according to ESPN's Adam Caplan.
#Dolphins LT Branden Albert (knee) is out tonight, won't play next week, either. Source said don't expect him back until week 3 vs. #Bills.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) August 29, 2015
The Dolphins face the Redskins and Jaguars in Week 1 and Week 2, respectively.
Making matters worse for those entrusted with protecting quarterback Ryan Tannehill is Mike Pouncey departing Saturday night's game with a knee injury. His return was listed as questionable.
The somewhat ironic part of Pouncey getting banged up in the third game of the Dolphins' preseason is his strong defense during the week on WQAM for why the starters should receive ample playing time.
Pouncey says he think he's ok but will have MRI in morning on knee.
— Andrew Abramson (@AbramsonFL) August 30, 2015