The Florida Times Union calls free agent DT Alan Branch a possibility for the Jaguars, "if the price is right." The dots connect, as Branch played under new Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley in Seattle and Jacksonville is desperate for run stuffers. Branch, who goes 6-foot-6 and roughly 330 pounds, is also rumored to be on the Patriots' radar.

ESPN Boston projects free agent DLs Alan Branch, Sammie Lee Hill, and Matt Shaughnessy to be the Patriots' top targets at the position. Branch, a behemoth at 6-foot-6 and 331 pounds, would be a nice fit next to the short and stout, pile-moving Vince Wilfork on the Patriots' interior line. Branch excels as a run-stuffer, and he could draw plenty of interest on the open market after turning his career around in Seattle. Shaughnessy has the versatility up front that coach Bill Belichick likes. Hill is a pass-rushing wide body.

Impending free agent DT Alan Branch expressed a strong desire to re-sign with the Seahawks. "Hopefully they want me here and the whole money situation gets settled," Branch said. "If not, there won't be a better group of guys than this, for sure. But we'll see." A disappointment in Arizona, the 28-year-old has rejuvenated his career with the Seahawks the past two years.

Seahawks declared DT Alan Branch (ankle) inactive for Sunday's game against the Redskins. Branch will be replaced by Clinton McDonald, downgrading the Seahawks' run defense a tiny peg. Both Sidney Rice (knee) and Ben Obomanu (knee) are active, as expected. The other Seahawks' inactives: QB Josh Portis, WR Deon Butler, T Jarriel King, G/T Allen Barbre, CB Byron Maxwell and CB Ron Parker.

Seahawks agreed to terms with DL Alan Branch on a two-year, $8 million contract with $4 million guaranteed. The Cardinals wanted to re-sign Branch, but they were never going to pay him this kind of money. He may be a better fit in Seattle's scheme anyway. The Seahawks, under Pete Carroll, have placed an emphasis on size in the front four. Branch has that in spades at 6-foot-6, 340 with the ability to play both five-technique tackle and nose. He'll push Red Bryant to start at left end.