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Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch (L), defensive tackle John Henderson (C) try to stop Kansas City Chiefs Jake O'Connell (85) during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, California, October 23, 2011.

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Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch (R) breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, California October 2, 2011.

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New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown on a 33-yard run during the third quarter of their NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Oakland. In the background are Raiders safety Tyvon Branch,...

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New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley, left, breaks away from Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch, right, and cornerback Stanford Routt to score a touchdown on a 33-yard run during the third quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011.

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San Diego Chargers kick returner Patrick Crayton (12) laterals the ball over Oakland Raiders' Tyvon Branch (33) in the first quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, in San Diego. The Chargers retained possession.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is tackled by Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston (99) and safety Tyvon Branch (33) during the third quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, California, November 6, 2011.

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 02: Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots runs past Tyvon Branch #33 of the Oakland Raiders to score a touchdown at O.co Coliseum on October 2, 2011 in Oakland, California.

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 02: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots can't hold on to this pass over Tyvon Branch #33 of the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter during an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum on October 2, 2011 in Oakland, California.

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New England Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis runs away from Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch (33) during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.

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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: LaDainian Tomlinson #21of the New York Jets is pushed out of bounds at the one yard line by Tyvon Branch #33 of the Oakland Raiders after a seventy four yard pass catch and run in the first quarter during an NFL football game at the O.co Coliseum September 25,...

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New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) dives toward the end zone during reception against Oakland Raiders strong safety Tyvon Branch (33) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011.

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New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) jumps in the end zone during an 18-yard touchdown reception against Oakland Raiders strong safety Tyvon Branch (33) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011.

Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Buffalo Bills tight end Scott Chandler (L) catches a touchdown pass that Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch was unable to break up, in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Orchard Park, New York, September 18, 2011.

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 18: Scott Chandler #84 of the Buffalo Bills scores Buffalo's fourth touchdown on a catch against Tyvon Branch #33 of the Oakland Raiders at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo won 38-35.

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Buffalo Bills' Scott Chandler, left, makes a touchdown catch under pressure from Oakland Raiders' Tyvon Branch (33) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. The Bills won 38-35.

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Buffalo Bills' Scott Chandler (84) celebrates his touchdown catch as Oakland Raiders' Tyvon Branch (33) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. The Bills won 38-35.

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Buffalo Bills' Fred Jackson (22) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown under pressure from Oakland Raiders' Tyvon Branch (33) and Chris Johnson (37) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.

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Buffalo Bills' Fred Jackson (22) is tackled by Oakland Raiders' Tyvon Branch (33) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.

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DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 12: Wide receiver Brandon Lloyd #84 of the Denver Broncos makes a reception as Tyvon Branch #33 of the Oakland Raiders defends at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 12, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.

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New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) is tackled by Oakland Raiders linebacker Quentin Groves (52), safety Tyvon Branch (33), and safety Michael Huff (24) in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. , Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011.

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem (17) catches the ball in front of Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch (33) in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. , Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011.

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New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) is tackled by Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch (33) in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.

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In this photo taken Saturday Aug. 20, 2011, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards (81) drops a pass as he is defended by Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch (33) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in San Francisco. In the short time Edwards has been with the...

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From left, Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch and punter Shane Lechler greet free safety Michael Huff on the sidelines during NFL football training camp in Napa, Calif. , Sunday, July 31, 2011.

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OAKLAND, CA - CIRCA 2010: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Tyvon Branch of the Oakland Raiders poses for his 2010 NFL headshot circa 2010 in Oakland, California.