Branch sticks with Raiders: Safety Tyvon Branch signed his franchise tag tender Monday, the Raiders announced. He has posted at least 100 total tackles in each of his last three seasons and has started every game in that span. He'll receive a $6.22 million guaranteed salary for 2012. (Updated 05/07/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Branch has become a dependable No. 1 Fantasy DB worth a mid-round pick in drafts this summer. (Updated 05/07/2012).
Tyvon Branch signed his franchise tag in early May and will play on a one-year deal in 2012. Branch continues to prove he's a solid defensive back in all IDP leagues. He heads into this year looking for his fourth year in a row with at least 100 total tackles. In 2011, Branch had 109 total tackles (80 solo), one interception, one sack and one fumble recovery. Branch should be considered a No. 1 defensive back on Draft Day worth a mid-round pick. (Updated 5/7/12)
