Colts sign Deion Branch.

[Boogie]

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts have signed former New England Patriots receiver Deion Branch just days before the teams meet in the AFC divisional round.

The Colts agreed to terms with the 34-year-old Branch on Monday to bolster a receiving group that's dealing with injuries. Branch first worked out for the Colts in December.

"We have a pool of guys in case you have injuries," coach Chuck Pagano said. "Deion was one of the guys we worked out. He's a local guy who lives in Carmel, [Ind.], he's in great shape, had a great workout and obviously he's a proven guy and played at a high level for a long time in this league. With him being right here in our backyard and us having some familiarity with him from just working him out, it just made sense to bring him on board at this point."

Branch spent seven seasons with New England and was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIX. Branch last played in 2012, when he caught 16 passes for 145 yards in 10 games with the Patriots. He played in one career game against New England, in 2008 while with the Seattle Seahawks. He caught four passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-21 Patriots victory.

"We figured the questions were going to come up that we were signing this guy who spent some time in New England," Pagano said. "Is it just a coincidence or do you need the guy to help you win a football game and help your team? Every decision we make is based on what's best for this team and what gives us the best chance to win, and we think we have one heck of a football player."

Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, the Colts' fifth receiver, will miss Saturday's game against the Patriots with a hamstring injury.

In other roster moves Monday, the Colts elevated receiver Josh Lenz from the practice squad to the active roster and placed defensive end Fili Moala and cornerback Greg Toler on injured reserve.

Moala missed Saturday's playoff game against Kansas City with a knee injury, and Toler aggravated the groin injury that caused him to miss seven games earlier this season.

 

[Heelmatic]

It's obvious they signed him so he could give info on Pats system/Brady

 

[Hammer]

Branch is a traitor fakkit

 

[Brozay]

It's obvious they signed him so he could give info on Pats system/Brady

I wouldnt say its obvious

They worked him out in December, he lives local, they just lost DHB for next week

 

[dabestkeptsecret]

they go out and sign a washed up receiver when struggle cuts is your top running back
is gonna be feasting this weekend

 

[yamomzb]

Solid signing by the colts

 

[distinguishedNOW]

First thought was watch how fast Patriots fans start trashing this man.

At the same time though I'm looking at this signing kinda funny myself.

 

[Spaceman Piff]

dhb was their 5th receiver?

he was starting over hilton in the beginning of the year

 

[Super Cheech]

 

[Heelmatic]

I wouldnt say its obvious

They worked him out in December, he lives local, they just lost DHB for next week

Yeah I hear ya, but I guarantee they get more use out of him this week than they do this weekend

 

[bangbreh]

 

[Raquinotj]

Don't be surprised if Branch send us the gameplan lol

 

[FcKuPaYmE]

Don't be surprised if Branch send us the gameplan lol

 

[$lim]

dhb was their 5th receiver?

he was starting over hilton in the beginning of the year

He can't catch a cold. I don't see him being in the league too much longer. Watching him play it makes you wonder how he got drafted in the first place. He sucks so bad they moved him to special teams covering kickoffs. That's how he got injured.