Alex Albright to miss 2013 season with back injury

The Dallas Cowboys have announced that Alex Albright will miss the 2013 NFL season after sustaining a back injury.

The linebacker picked up the complaint at the start of the NFC East side's training camp, missing all three of their pre-season games.

The franchise's owner Jerry Jones told the team's official website: "I don't know all of the details but I know it's a significant injury. He's out for the season."

The Cowboys have also confirmed that the 25-year-old would need surgery to repair the damage. Albright made 31 tackles for Dallas in 2012.