Following an awkward end to his 2017 season, which saw him inactive for Super Bowl LII, Alan Branch's future with the New England Patriots appears to be over.
With the start of training camp looming, the New England Patriots moved two of their team's key defensive players to the physically unable to perform list Monday.
After diving straight into the deep end of the free agency pool with a massive deal for cornerback Stephon Gilmore earlier this morning, the New England Patriots have taken care of some of their own free agents.
According to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald, the New England Patriots are "deep in negotiations" with veteran defensive tackle Alan Branch on a new contract.
The already-underachieving New England Patriots defense took a big hit Monday, when it was reported that starting defensive tackle Alan Branch is being suspended by the league for failing a recent drug test.