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Found April 13, 2012 on Pro Football Zone: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Marcel Reece,  Tyvon Branch,  Jason La Canfora
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders
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According to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, Oakland Raiders fullback Marcel Reece and safety Tyvon Branch haven’t been participating in the voluntary offseason workouts. Both Reece and Branch haven’t signed their tenders, because they’re both looking for the Raiders to lock them up with long-term deals.
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