Alan Branch

Alan Branch could be open to re-signing with Patriots

New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch could be open to a team-friendly deal with the Patriots.

What It Means:

"If it’s smart to stay on the team that I’ve been productive on and the money is not too much different, then who knows," Branch said. Branch set a career high in tackles (49) last year and was a top-tier run stopper. Re-signing with New England could be his best option entering his age-32 season. The Patriots have 23-year-olds Malcom Brown and Vincent Valentine behind Branch.

The Patriots were eighth-best in Adjusted Defensive Rushing Net Expected Points per play in 2016 with Branch at the nose.