As most in the Bay Area expected after Tyvon Branch let the cat out of the bag that he was going to be in the Bay Area this past weekend, he will be signing his franchise tender with the Oakland Raiders today. Branch tweeted to his fellow defensive backs last Thursday wondering which of them [...]
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OAKLAND- SS Tyvon Branch has signed his franchise tender. The one-year contract is worth $6.22 million.
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Raiders' Branch signs franchise tender
Safety Tyvon Branch has signed his $6.2 million dollar franchise tag tender and reported to workouts with the Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders placed the tag on Branch on March 1. He decided to sign it Monday and joined the team for the offseason program.
The two sides are still hoping to reach a long-term deal that would give the Raiders more salary cap room and Branch more stability...
Raiders Safety Tyvon Branch to Sign Franchise Tender
Branch will be a Raider in 2012.
Today, the Oakland Raiders got some very good news, as it was reported by Pro Football Talk that free agent safety Tyvon Branch, who the Raiders designated as their franchise player, will sign his one-year tender today, then report to the team shortly after.
It often seems that signing of the franchise tender is a mere formality, but the fact...
Raiders S Branch signs franchise tender
Safety Tyvon Branch signed his one-year tender as the Raiders' franchise player, guaranteeing him a base salary of $6.2 million next season. Branch, 25, has started 48 straight games and had 78 tackles, 29 assists and an interception in 2011, his fourth season in the NFL. Branch, the Raiders' leading tackler and a physical presence for three seasons, has improved markedly...
Tyvon Branch will sign his tender
According to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch will sign his franchise tender today and will report to the Raiders, even though he’s still looking for a long-term deal.
Branch is a young safety that the Raiders would love to lock up with a long-term contract. I believe something will get done soon.
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2012 NFL Draft: Read Between the Lines on the Raiders Draft Grades
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A week after the draft most NFL fans have graded their favorite teams draft but did the experts understand each teams system and position before giving them a poor grade.
Let’s take the Oakland Raiders by example.
Photo Credit: Raiders.com
The draft was an exciting one for Reggie McKenzie and the rest of the Raiders staff. The team...
Tale of the Tape: Scouting Jason Tarver's Defense
Oakland Raiders defensive 2011 stats: Yds/G: 387.6(29th) Rushing Yds/G: 136.1(27th) Passing Yds/G: 251.4 (27th) T/Points: 433 (29th) Interceptions: 18 (12th) Sacks: 39 (15th)F/Fumbles: 13 (30th) Penalties: 120 (4th) Pen/Yds: 982 (4th)(League Rank)
2011 Oakland Raiders stat leaders:Tackles: Tyvon Branch...
Raiders SS Tyvon Branch To Sign Franchise Tender
Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch will sign his one-year franchise tender on Monday, Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports. Once signed, the $6.212 million tender will become fully guaranteed. La Canfora adds that Branch is still seeking a multi-year deal, which the two sides have until 4pm ET on July 15 to reach. Selected out of the University of Connecticut in the fourth...
Raiders Safety Tyvon Branch to Sign Franchise Tender
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Today, the Oakland Raiders got some very good news, as it was reported by Pro Football Talk that free agent safety Tyvon Branch, who the Raiders designated as their franchise player, will sign his one-year tender today, then report to the team...
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