Branden Albert, Mario Williams among 4 Dolphins released (Yahoo Sports)

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison (92) works to get around Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Branden Albert (76) during the second half of an AFC Wild Card NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. The Steelers won 30-12. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Left tackle Branden Albert was among four players released Thursday by the Miami Dolphins, clearing the way for 2016 first-round draft pick Laremy Tunsil to move over from guard. Also departing were four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Mario Williams, defensive tackle Earl Mitchell and cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu. Albert, 32, anchored the Dolphins’ line for three seasons when healthy but missed four games last year because of a wrist injury and illness.


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Steelers already working on new contract for Antonio Brown (Yahoo Sports)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs against New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan (26) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are following through on their promise to offer All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown a new contract. General manager Kevin Colbert said Thursday the team has already begun negotiations with Brown, who has one year left on the $42 million deal that began in 2013. The 28-year-old Brown is coming off his fourth straight season of at least 100 receptions.


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