Is Deion Branch On His Way Out In Seattle?

The Seahawks WR competition continues for the last couple slots. The team has traditionally kept six receivers during Mike Holmgren's tenure. However, new offensive coordinator Greg Knapp has run more two-tight-end sets during the preseason and not as many three- or four-receiver sets. This means the Seahawks could get by with keeping just five wideouts

To date, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Nate Burleson, Deion Branch and Deon Butler are likely in, with Courtney Taylor, Ben Obomanu and Jordan Kent fighting for the last couple of spots.

2009 Fantasy Football Draft: It is not improbable however that Branch could be on his way out. The veteran wide receiver will make $5 million this season to be Seattle's third receiver - and the Seahawks have a lot of depth at the position. So they may decide to go with just five receivers and let Branch go to open up a roster spot at a different position.

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