The Facts:
Branch has missed all of training camp while holding out for a new contract or at least the promise that the team won't put the franchise tag on him after this season. He has told at least two friends he is willing to sit out part of the year and play only the minimum amount of time necessary to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. "People don't understand how committed he is to this," a source close to Branch said.
Reported by Yahoo! Sports
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
At this point Branch is willing to accept an agreement from the team that it will not place the franchise tag on him. Branch isn't necessarily looking for top-echelon money, but he believes his value is in line with Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne. Wayne received a six-year, $40 million contract in the offseason after playing out the final year of his original five-year contract.
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