Deion Branch Fantasy News

Rob Gronkowski questionable, moves without limp
Friday, February 3, 2012, 5:01pm

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski participated in Friday's hour-long walk-through to cap the Patriots' week of indoor practices leading up to Super Bowl XLVI.

Gronkowski took the field for the second straight day after practicing on a limited basis Thursday for the first time since spraining his left ankle Jan. 22 in the AFC Championship Game. He is listed as questionable on New England's injury report for Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants. Gronkowski moved without a limp when the Patriots executed their offensive plays.

The Patriots listed 10 other players as questionable, including safety Patrick Chung (knee), left guard Logan Mankins (knee), linebacker Brandon Spikes (knee) and wide receiver Wes Welker (knee). All 11 players were listed as taking part in a limited portion of Friday's session, in which players never moved faster than a trot while executing plays.

Shane Vereen, Deion Branch out for Patriots
Sunday, December 18, 2011, 3:09pm

Patriots Inactives
Deion Branch WR
Patrick Chung FS
Ryan Mallett QB
Brandon Spikes OLB
Shane Vereen RB
Sebastian Vollmer OT

Saturday, December 17, 2011, 5:36pm

New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (groin) has been downgraded to out for tomorrow's game against the Broncos.

Branch was injured in the second half of last week's game against Washington and did not return to the game.

Friday, November 11, 2011, 11:40am

The most exciting new face when Chad Ochocinco was brought aboard, to say that he has struggled is an understatement. Within the last month, teammates could be seen telling him where to line up before the snap, and because of that he hasn’t been able to contribute when the Patriots go to the no-huddle, which is a significant part of their offense. He hasn’t had a catch in three straight games, though he was targeted five times against the Giants. Tom Brady again expressed confidence in Ochocinco this week, and privately teammates say he’s putting in the work. With Deion Branch unable to get open like he used to and defenses starting to show more attention to Wes Welker and Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots have little choice but to get Ochocinco ready for a bigger role.

Monday, November 7, 2011, 10:58am

The Patriots continued to favor a multiple-TE package, with the wrinkle this week coming with varied personnel within it. Offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien used a lot of "heavy" looks out of that with offensive tackle Nate Solder one of the tight ends. Receiver Chad Ochocinco was integrated more into those 2 WR snaps as well. The hurry-up attack was used with receivers Deion Branch/Wes Welker and tight ends Rob Gronkowski/Aaron Hernandez.