Frank Hughes with the Tacoma News Tribune reports that “rehab on Deion Branch going well but he (HC Mike Holmgren) does not expect him to be there at the beginning of the year.” Full story here.

Monster Take: We should get a more clear indication on Branch’s status this summer. Putting Branch on the injured reserve is a real possibility here. We’d steer clear of Branch unless some real, concrete news comes out prior to fantasy drafts.