Player Page

Weather | Roster

Tyvon Branch | Defensive Back

Team: Oakland Raiders
Age / DOB:  (26) / 12/11/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 205
College: Connecticut
Contract: view contract details
Share: 

Latest News

Recent News

The Raiders restructured SS Tyvon Branch's contract, clearing a little over $4 million in cap space.
Branch was set to earn a $6 million base in 2012, but the Raiders knocked it down to $715,000 and converted the rest into a "signing" bonus. Oakland tacked on two years to Branch's deal in the process, and he's now signed through 2017. Before the move, the Raiders were about $1.5 million under the cap. Mar 7 - 5:19 PM
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter

Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days


Player News

Date:
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

Raiders SS Tyvon Branch left Thursday night's game versus the Broncos with an ankle injury.

Branch is one of the only legitimate players on Oakland's defense, and analyst Mike Mayock opined that he may be the best tackling safety in the NFL. Mike Mitchell is in the game to replace Branch.
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 09:07:00 PM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

Raiders SS Tyvon Branch (neck) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and will be a game-time decision for Week 11.

Branch has started 57 consecutive games, but is in serious danger of missing Sunday's contest against the Saints. If Branch sits, the Raiders will turn to Mike Mitchell to make his first NFL start. Mitchell would have his hands full with Jimmy Graham, who will be an elite fantasy play in this extremely favorable matchup.
Source: The Sacramento Bee
Sat, Nov 17, 2012 10:58:00 AM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

Raiders agreed to terms with franchise player SS Tyvon Branch on a four-year, $26.6 million contract.

The deal includes $17.1 million guaranteed. Branch was set to count $6.2 million against the salary cap under his franchise tender, but that number will certainly be much lower now. The Raiders reportedly entered the week less than $1 million under the cap. A 16-game starter each of the past three seasons, Branch has excelled in run support, notching at least 104 tackles every year since 2009. He graded out as Pro Football Focus' 20th best safety in 2011. An ascendant player, Branch is expected to have an expanded role in new coach Dennis Allen's defense.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Sat, Jul 14, 2012 10:36:00 AM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora fully expects the Raiders and unsigned franchise player Tyvon Branch to reach a long-term agreement before Monday's deadline.

Per La Canfora, the sides made "major progress" late last week, and it's a matter of "when," not if, a deal is reached. CSN Bay Area reported Tuesday the sides were "inching along, even as it appears to be a stalemate." Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle agrees with La Canfora that a deal is close.
Source: CBS Sports
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 09:49:00 AM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

CSN Bay Area confirms there has been "progress" in contract talks between the Raiders and franchise player SS Tyvon Branch this week.

That progress appears to be modest, however. Beat writer Paul Gutierrez characterizes the discussions as "inching along, even as it appears to be a stalemate." Branch has already signed his $6.2 million tender for the 2012 season. Entering his first season in head coach Dennis Allen's scheme, Branch has until Monday's deadline to land a long-term deal.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Tue, Jul 10, 2012 03:56:00 PM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie says long-term talks with franchise player SS Tyvon Branch are "ongoing."

The sides have until next Monday to reach an agreement. Per the Contra Costa Times, the Raiders are less than $1 million under the salary cap, so there could be urgency to do a deal and lower Branch's current $6.2 million cap number.
Source: Contra Costa Times
Mon, Jul 9, 2012 07:22:00 PM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie is guardedly optimistic about long-term contract talks with SS Tyvon Branch.

Branch signed his one-year, $6.212 million franchise tender two months ago, so he was never going to play serious hardball, at least not about the 2012 season. "It’s been good communication," McKenzie said of extension talks with Branch's agent. "Nobody’s slamming the phone on each other so that’s positive."
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 10:09:00 PM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

Raiders signed franchise player SS Tyvon Branch to a one-year, $6.212 million contract.

According to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora, Branch is still "very much seeking a long-term deal," so it's unclear if he'll report for the Raiders' mandatory June minicamp. The Raiders are still up against the salary cap, and would benefit from getting Branch signed to a long-term pact and lowering his 2012 cap number. The sides have until July 16 to reach a long-term agreement. The Raiders have big plans for Branch in their more hybrid-ish defense under Dennis Allen. He'll be used like Roman Harper in New Orleans.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mon, May 7, 2012 10:56:00 AM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

According to Steve Corkran of the Oakland Tribune, a Tyvon Branch extension is "in the works right now" with Raiders brass.

It sounds like GM Reggie McKenzie has prioritized locking up Branch. Not only would extending him keep a good player under Oakland's control, it would free up salary cap space. Branch is currently sporting a one-year, $6.22 million franchise tag. Extending him could clear upwards of $5 million versus the cap.
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 10:02:00 AM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

According to Pro Football Weekly, the Raiders remain interested in working out a long-term deal with SS Tyvon Branch.

The Raiders owe Branch $6.2 million under the franchise tag and could create cap relief in an extension. Oakland currently has less than $3.72 million in cap space for 2012. GM Reggie McKenzie has been aggressive in restructuring contracts and releasing veterans, and will continue to be aggressive in extending Branch, who has improved in each of his first four seasons.
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Sat, Mar 31, 2012 06:45:00 PM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

Raiders applied the franchise tag to SS Tyvon Branch.

Free agent Michael Bush's chances of returning to Oakland are in a free fall. The cap-strapped Raiders made Branch one of the top offseason priorities after he finished last season as one of the premier in-the-box safeties in the NFL. At a cost of roughly $6.2 million, the franchise tag was a no-brainer. The move does it make it more likely, however, that FS Michael Huff will be set loose.
Related: Michael Huff, Michael Bush
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 04:32:00 PM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

The Contra Costa Times' Steve Corkran believes the Raiders are unlikely to use the franchise tag on free agent SS Tyvon Branch.

The Raiders reportedly have "zero interest" in franchising free agent Michael Bush, but Corkran believes Oakland only wants Branch back on a "modest," multi-year deal. With big money already committed to myriad players for 2012, the Raiders are likely looking to avoid using the franchise tag altogether.
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
Tue, Feb 28, 2012 09:55:00 AM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

Len Pasquarelli of the Sports XChange confirms that keeping free agent SS Tyvon Branch remains a "priority" for new Raiders management.

Pasquarelli suggests Branch may even get the franchise tag, which would cost the Raiders a reasonable $6 million, if no long-term accord can be reached. The club's ideal scenario would be to extend Branch long term and place the tag on free agent Michael Bush. Per Pasquarelli, Branch "comes very highly recommended by people (Raiders GM Reggie) McKenzie trusts."
Source: Yahoo Sports
Fri, Feb 10, 2012 03:43:00 PM
Tyvon Branch - DB - Raiders

The Raiders are expected to place a priority on re-signing free agent SS Tyvon Branch.

Branch led the team with 109 tackles, excelling in run support while holding his own in coverage. New coach Dennis Allen comes from the Gregg Williams school of blitzing, so Branch's role could be expanded if the Raiders are successful in bringing him back.
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
Wed, Feb 1, 2012 08:01:00 AM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Matt Flynn
2Terrelle Pryor
3Tyler Wilson
4Kyle Padron
5Matt McGloin
RB1Darren McFadden
2Rashad Jennings
3Latavius Murray
4Jeremy Stewart
5Deonte Williams
GLB1Darren McFadden
2Rashad Jennings
3RB1Darren McFadden
2Rashad Jennings
FB1Marcel Reece
2Jamize Olawale
3Jon Hoese
WR11Denarius Moore
2Juron Criner
3Brice Butler
4Isaiah Williams
5Andre Holmes
WR21Rod Streater
2Jacoby Ford
3Josh Cribbs
4Conner Vernon
5Sam McGuffie
WR31Jacoby Ford
TE1Nick Kasa
2Mychal Rivera
3David Ausberry
4Richard Gordon
5Jeron Mastrud
K1Sebastian Janikowski
2Eddie Carmona