DAVIE, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins have put on hold their planned release of left tackle Branden Albert when another team expressed interest in a trade shortly before the roster move was completed.
The Dolphins told Albert he won’t be with them for the 2017 season. No trade can be completed until the start of the league year March 9.
The decision to part with Albert clears the way for 2016 first-round draft pick Laremy Tunsil to move over from guard.
Miami released four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Mario Williams, defensive tackle Earl Mitchell and cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu. The departure of the four players will save about $20 million in 2017 cap space.
Albert, 32, anchored the Dolphins’ line for three seasons when healthy.
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