The Facts:
Branch eased the pain of nearly $600,000 in fines for his holdout in New England by signing a $39 million, six-year contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday. Branch will receive $13 million in bonus and guarantees. About $23 million is due to Branch in the first three years of the deal, likely making him a fixture in Seattle's currently crowded passing game.
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The former Super Bowl MVP missed the entire preseason with the Patriots before he was traded to Seattle on Monday for a 2007 first-round draft pick. He signed the contract with the Seahawks one day later. Most observers expect Branch to learn enough in practice this week to play a limited Week 2 role. ESPN insider John Clayton suggest 15-25 plays might be a reasonable expectation.
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