Branch update
The Patriots released a brief statement that closed the possible trade of receiver Deion Branch.
"No trade has been consummated," the statement said. "Deion Branch remains under contract to the New England Patriots."
ESPN.com reported that Branch filed a grievance through the NFL Players Association.
Given the tension between the two sides, it seems farfetched to imagine they will come to an amicable resolution.
Coach Bill Belichick has focused on signing and drafting players who put the team first. Branch's holdout for a new contract could doom his future with the club.
The Vikings apparently never became serious players for Branch's service. While they had the salary-cap space, the Vikings probably were discouraged by the draft pick it would have cost them (at least a third) as well as a contract that included an eight-digit signing bonus.
The Vikings, meanwhile, are looking at more cost-effective options. Todd Pinkston, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, was scheduled to take a physical today.
"No trade has been consummated," the statement said. "Deion Branch remains under contract to the New England Patriots."
ESPN.com reported that Branch filed a grievance through the NFL Players Association.
Given the tension between the two sides, it seems farfetched to imagine they will come to an amicable resolution.
Coach Bill Belichick has focused on signing and drafting players who put the team first. Branch's holdout for a new contract could doom his future with the club.
The Vikings apparently never became serious players for Branch's service. While they had the salary-cap space, the Vikings probably were discouraged by the draft pick it would have cost them (at least a third) as well as a contract that included an eight-digit signing bonus.
The Vikings, meanwhile, are looking at more cost-effective options. Todd Pinkston, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, was scheduled to take a physical today.
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