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Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:19:27 -0700

Raiders.com reports the Oakland Raiders have released SS Colin Branch.

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Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:38:46 -0700

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders SS Colin Branch worked with the team's "big nickel" alignment during practice Monday, June 11.

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Fri, 08 Jun 2007 07:48:01 -0700

Raiders.com reports the Oakland Raiders have signed free-agent SS Colin Branch (Panthers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:28:21 -0700

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports free-agent SS Colin Branch (Panthers) is visiting the Oakland Raiders Wednesday, April 11.

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Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:40:26 -0700

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports free-agent S Colin Branch (Panthers) visited the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, April 9.

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Sat, 06 Jan 2007 16:10:52 -0800

Carolina Panthers SS Colin Branch has been named the recipient of the team's Ed Block Courage Award.

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Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:53:48 -0700

The Carolina Panthers started SS Shaun Williams at strong safety Week 7 in place of SS Colin Branch. Branch was struggling as of late and Williams did not perform well in his last stint as the starter. The Panthers will likely continue to juggle Branch and Williams at strong safety until one of them steps up.

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Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:22:31 -0700

Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports Carolina Panthers SS Shaun Williams (foot) has been downgraded to out for the Week 3 game. He did not make the trip with the rest of the team and S Colin Branch will start in his place.

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Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:59:47 -0700

The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers S Shaun Williams (foot) missed practice for the third consecutive day Friday, Sept. 22 and will likely be replaced by S Colin Branch in Week 3.

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Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:39:37 -0700

Brett Borden, of Panthers.com, reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter is excited about S Colin Branch (knee) returning to the field this season after he suffered a season-ending knee injury last year. "It's a blessing to see him out there," said Minter. "I love playing with smart safeties because I don't have to worry about them. We've got total confidence in Colin coming in and doing what he needs to do." Branch is expected to receive extensive playing time in Week 3 with S Shaun Williams (foot) doubtful with a foot injury. "He's in a pressure situation right now and it's an opportunity for him to step up and show everybody he's back," Minter said of Branch.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:34:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers SS Shaun Williams (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 20, and is listed as doubtful for Week 3. If he is unable to play, he will likely be replaced by SS Colin Branch.

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Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:06:19 -0700

Panthers.com reports Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox said S Colin Branch (knee) will practice once a day. Fox said he is making progress everyday, but does not known when he will be 100 percent.

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Sat, 29 Jul 2006 17:09:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers S Colin Branch (knee), who is working his way back from knee surgery, practiced in the morning but sat out the afternoon session Saturday, July 29.

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Thu, 08 Jun 2006 08:38:29 -0700

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers SS Colin Branch (knee) will compete with SS Shaun Williams for a starting job when training camp starts. Regarding Branch, defensive coordinator Mike Trgovac said, "He's still testing it and getting his legs back underneath him. The test will really come in training camp ... But so far he looks fine."

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Fri, 02 Jun 2006 21:27:57 -0700

Steve Reed, of the Gaston Gazette, reports Carolina Panthers SS Colin Branch (knee) has been struggling through summer school practice while he recovers from a season-ending knee injury. It is unknown if Branch will be able to regain his starting job, but he isn't real worried about the competition he will face during training camp. The team signed SS Shaun Williams and drafted FS Nate Salley over the offseason.

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Thu, 01 Jun 2006 15:14:02 -0700

Panthers.com reports Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox said S Colin Branch has been through hard rehabilitation to "get himself back in the situation where he can come out and play and practice." However, Fox said the team will take it slow with Branch. "He really attacked his rehab to get him to this point," Fox said. "We are being cautious." Branch is returning from a season-ending knee injury in 2005.

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Wed, 31 May 2006 19:17:49 -0700

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers SS Colin Branch (unknown) returned to the practice field Wednesday, May 31.

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Fri, 05 May 2006 21:49:25 -0700

Panthers.com reports Carolina Panthers SS Colin Branch missed practice Friday, May 5, due to an injury, according to head coach John Fox.

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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:38:25 -0700

The Carolina Panthers have re-signed restricted free agent S Colin Branch (Panthers) to his one-year, $721,600 tender offer.

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Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:59:12 -0800

Updating previous reports, Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports the Carolina Panthers offered restricted free agent SS Colin Branch the low tender worth $712,000. The Panthers would receive a fourth-round draft choice as compensation if he signs elsewhere for the 2006 season.

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Thu, 02 Mar 2006 14:49:24 -0800

Panthers.com reports the Carolina Panthers have tendered a contract offer to S Colin Branch, who is a restricted free agent.

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Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:11:50 -0800

The Winston-Salem Journal reports Carolina Panthers S Colin Branch is scheduled to become a restricted free agent if the team does not sign him to a contract by March 1. At that time, Branch can sign an offer sheet with other teams that the Panthers are permitted to match. Carolina will receive draft-choice compensation if he leaves to join another team.

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Sat, 24 Sep 2005 06:40:25 -0700

Stan Olson, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers S Colin Branch (knee), lost for the season because of an injury to his right knee, was in the locker room several times this week after doing rehabilitation work. "I'm not feeling too bad," he said. "I had surgery three weeks ago, and I'm in no rush. I've got plenty of time to heal up and get right for next year."

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Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:37:51 -0700

Panthers.com reports Carolina Panthers SS Colin Branch (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve Sunday, Aug. 28.

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Sun, 21 Aug 2005 14:15:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said Sunday, Aug. 21, it was too early to say how the Panthers will replace S Colin Branch (knee), or if first-round draft pick S/LB Thomas Davis will return to safety after one week at linebacker. The immediate solution for Carolina may be S Idrees Bashir, who was signed during the offseason to add depth to the secondary.

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Sun, 21 Aug 2005 14:06:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers S Colin Branch (knee) will miss the entire 2005 season because of a knee injury he suffered during Carolina's preseason loss to the New York Giants Saturday, Aug. 20. Branch tore both the anterior cruciate ligament and the medial collateral ligament in his right knee.

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Sat, 20 Aug 2005 21:29:26 -0700

Carolina Panthers S Colin Branch (knee) said after the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 20, that he thinks his injured knee will be OK. "From the way it feels I don't think it's too bad. It should be fine," said Branch. He said he was injured on a play involving New York Giants WR David Tyree. "It was kind of a jumble in there and Tyree kind of spun out and I planted to go and cut him off. As soon as I planted somebody came and flew into my knee. Hopefully the ACL is fine," said Branch.

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Sat, 20 Aug 2005 21:23:44 -0700

Joe Menzer, of the Winston-Salem Journal, reports Carolina Panthers S Colin Branch (knee) injured his right knee during the first quarter of the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 20.

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Tue, 16 Aug 2005 23:03:49 -0700

Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter was back at his usual strong safety spot, with Colin Branch at free safety during practice Tuesday, Aug. 16. Head coach John Fox downplayed the switch, saying both players would need to know both sides. It does mean that Branch is now trying to hold off S Idrees Bashir instead of rookie S/LB Thomas Davis for a starting spot.

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Fri, 05 Aug 2005 12:54:20 -0700

Panthers.com reports Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox said S Colin Branch will see more opportunities with S Mike Minter (knee) out of action for the time being.

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Sat, 30 Jul 2005 20:54:45 -0700

Steve Reed, of the Gaston Gazette, reports Carolina Panthers S Colin Branch and rookie S Thomas Davis will battle it out at training camp to see who the starting strong safety becomes. Davis opened camp working with the second team at strong safety behind Branch at practice Saturday, July 30. It's expected Davis will ultimately beat out Branch as the starter at some point during camp simply because of the amount of money the team has invested in him. The move means the Panthers appear to have settled on keeping Davis at safety, at least in their base defense. Davis has the skills to play linebacker as well.

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Sun, 24 Apr 2005 09:32:47 -0700

Scott Fowler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers 2005 first-round draft choice S Thomas Davis could compete for playing time at either free safety with S Colin Branch or at linebacker, where free agent LB Mark Fields' (Hodgkins disease) status is uncertain.

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Thu, 31 Mar 2005 14:37:51 -0800

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers newly signed S Idrees Bashir will compete with S Colin Branch for the starting job at free safety next season.

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Mon, 22 Nov 2004 14:04:27 -0800

Brett Borden, of Panthers.com, reports Carolina Panthers S Colin Branch (thumb) recorded his first two interceptions of his career in Week 11 versus the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach John Fox praised Branch for his efforts this year as he's played with a cast on his hand to protect a broken thumb. "Colin has been remarkable," said Fox. "He's doing it with a cast on his hand and has been for about the last five weeks. He's a young player who continues to improve even with a cast on his hand."

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Mon, 22 Nov 2004 14:03:26 -0800

Carolina Panthers FS Colin Branch (hand) had two interceptions in Week 11, despite playing with a cast on his broken right hand.

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Fri, 22 Oct 2004 12:05:33 -0700

Carolina Panthers S Colin Branch (thumb) practiced Friday, Oct. 22, and is probable for Week 7.

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Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:12:02 -0700

Carolina Panthers FS Colin Branch (thumb) practiced for the second straight day Thursday, Oct. 21, and should be able to play with a cast on his hand in Week 7.

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Wed, 20 Oct 2004 16:11:44 -0700

Carolina Panthers FS Colin Branch (thumb) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 20, and should be able to play while sporting a cast on his hand in Week 7.

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Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:18:45 -0700

Carolina Panthers FS Colin Branch (thumb) suffered a broken thumb in Week 6, but should be able to play against the San Diego Chargers in Week 7.

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Mon, 18 Oct 2004 11:00:17 -0700

Carolina Panthers FS Colin Branch (thumb) broke his thumb during the Week 6 game at the Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach John Fox said that Branch is day-to-day.

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Mon, 04 Oct 2004 12:03:19 -0700

Carolina Panthers FS Travares Tillman saw action in several plays during Week 4. While FS Colin Branch remains the starter, Tillman could continue to see more playing time.

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Tue, 17 Aug 2004 20:18:35 -0700

Carolina Panthers FS Colin Branch (undisclosed) did not practice Tuesday, Aug. 17, reports Panthers.com.

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Sat, 05 Jun 2004 10:41:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers S Colin Branch is confident he will win the starting free safety position in training camp this season. "I have kind of put the responsibility on myself and I expect to win that position," Branch said. "I feel that I'm the one the coaches are looking at." Branch is competing with S Travares Tillman, S Jarrod Cooper and S Damien Richardson to become the heir apparent to former FS Deon Grant (Jaguars).

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Mon, 27 Oct 2003 12:45:35 -0800

Carolina Panthers FS Colin Branch (heart) had an erratic heart beat late in Sunday's game and was taken to the locker room for tests that revealed no problems. Coach John Fox said Branch is likely to return to practice Wednesday, Oct. 29.

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Mon, 27 Oct 2003 10:04:20 -0800

Stan Olson, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox said S Colin Branch had an erratic heartbeat near the end of the Sunday's, Oct. 26, game against the New Orleans Saints. His status for this week's game against the Houston Texans has yet to be determined.

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Mon, 22 Sep 2003 18:55:02 -0700

Free safety Deon Grant has struggled to make good decisions on a consistent basis, but the team didn't have a viable alternative because rookie Colin Branch was the top backup and he isn't ready to contribute.

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Fri, 25 Jul 2003 13:14:22 -0700

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers fourth-round draft pick S Colin Branch has agreed to basic terms and is expected to sign a contract on Friday, July 25. His agent and the Panthers were putting the finishing touches on the deal during the evening of Thursday, July 24.

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Tue, 10 Jun 2003 15:23:33 -0700

According to Panthers.com, Carolina Panthers rookie S Colin Branch expects to make an immediate impact on special teams and possibly contribute in the secondary during his rookie campaign. "I think my impact will probably be felt on special teams," said Branch. "I'm going to work hard regardless in trying to get into that starting lineup, and hopefully that will push other people, but the more I can contribute on special teams, the better."

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Tue, 08 Apr 2003 05:41:58 -0700

KFFL has learned Stanford S/CB Colin Branch is set to have a pre-draft visit with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, April 11.

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Fri, 04 Apr 2003 06:19:33 -0800

Updating previous reports, Stanford S Colin Branch is being looked at as both a first day cornerback and safety during the upcoming NFL Draft due to his previous times in the 40-yard dash and shuttle runs.

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