Alan Branch back with the Patriots
by John Aubin | Sun, Mar 15th 6:58am EDT
Defensive lineman Alan Branch has agreed to a contract to return to the New England Patriots in 2015, the big-bodied defender's agent tweeted on Saturday night. The deal is for two years with a maximum value of $6.6 million, a source confirmed to ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss. Branch, an unrestricted free agent, played in eight regular-season games after joining the Patriots during the 2014 season. Branch, who turned 30 this past December, was originally drafted 33rd overall in 2007 by the Arizona Cardinals before stints with the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills. After being released by the Bills in late August, Branch was inked to a one-year deal in October and played 160 defensive snaps during the regular season. (ESPN Boston)
Fantasy Impact:
Alan Branch gives the Patriots size on their defensive line and helped provide strength against power running teams. He can play 3-4 end and defensive tackle, and will return as part of the defensive line rotation.
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