NFL Trades: Patriots Bring Back WR Deion Branch
According to the Boston Herald, the New England Patriots have traded a fourth round draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks for former Patriot wide receiver Deion Branch.
The deal was confirmed late Monday night by Seattle and was first reported by ESPN.
Branch, who was a major part of the New England dynasty, will be welcomed back with arms wide open by quarterback Tom Brady.
The news of Branch potentially reuniting with Brady has been swirling around the league ever since the Pats shipped Randy Moss back to Minnesota.
Branch’s best season in New England was 2005, when the Pats last won a Super Bowl. Branch snagged 78 passes for 998 yards and five scores. He would later be named Super Bowl MVP with a win against Philadelphia.
This season he has 13 receptions and one touchdown. The Seahawks aren’t a strong passing team, but with Branch reuniting with Brady, his numbers might improve.
Branch wasn’t the best receiver, but he is smart and is a great route-runner.
All-in-all, Branch’s agent said “(He’s) excited as can be.”
New England will welcome Branch back to Foxoboro next Sunday when they play against the 4-1 Baltimore Ravens.
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