Before a deal was agreed upon to ship tight end Julius Thomas to South Florida, the Dolphins weren't the only interested trade partners, according to a league source.

The source claimed that Thomas and Dolphins offensive tackle Branden Albert could be traded in separate deals, which appears to be the case.

Thomas was rumored to be part of a trade proposal for Albert. According to the Miami Herald, the Albert trade is likely to involve a 2018 draft pick in place of the tight end.

The two deals can't be completed before March 9.

Thomas has caught 76 receptions for 736 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in two seasons with the Jaguars.

Dolphins head coach Adam Gase served as his offensive coordinator in Denver. Gase's two-year stint with Thomas led to the tight end's top two seasons of his career.

Thomas is owed a $7 million base salary and his cap hit is $8.3 million. However, a potential contract restructure likely will lower those numbers.

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