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September 11, 2006

Patriots trade Deion Branch to Seattle

The New England Patriots have traded disgruntled wide receiver Deion Branch to the Seattle Seahawks. In a statement, the club says that Branch has been traded for an undisclosed 2007 draft pick.

ESPN has reported that the trade is for Seattle's first-round draft pick.

Branch held out the entire preseason because he was unhappy with his contract, which is worth $1.045 million for this season.

Branch, 27, played four seasons with New England. He was Tom Brady's best deep threat, and his absence seemed to leave the team noticeably short of downfield options in yesterday's opener.

He had his best season last year, making 78 receptions for 998 yards and five touchdowns. The previous season, he was Super Bowl MVP as the Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their third championship in four years. Branch had 11 catches in that game for 133 yards.

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Read the Associated Press story

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 1:07 PM | Permalink

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