Branching out?
The New England Patriots issued a short press release today that said they would allow receiver Deion Branch to seek a trade and negotiate a new contract with other clubs.
What does this mean to the Vikings?
I'm not sure, since the club hasn't made any hard-and-fast decisions on Koren Robinson's future.
But Branch is an elite receiver. If the Vikings are leaning toward releasing Robinson, which certainly would invite a costly grievance from the player, they might enter the Branch sweepstakes. The preliminary cost appears to be a first-round pick, in addition to a multi-year contract that includes a double-digit signing bonus.
A former Super Bowl MVP, Branch had 78 catches for 998 yards and five touchdowns last season.
The Patriots have given Branch and his agent, Jason Chayut, until Sept. 1 to come up with a deal.
What does this mean to the Vikings?
I'm not sure, since the club hasn't made any hard-and-fast decisions on Koren Robinson's future.
But Branch is an elite receiver. If the Vikings are leaning toward releasing Robinson, which certainly would invite a costly grievance from the player, they might enter the Branch sweepstakes. The preliminary cost appears to be a first-round pick, in addition to a multi-year contract that includes a double-digit signing bonus.
A former Super Bowl MVP, Branch had 78 catches for 998 yards and five touchdowns last season.
The Patriots have given Branch and his agent, Jason Chayut, until Sept. 1 to come up with a deal.
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