The Facts: According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Seattle traded Branch to New England for a fourth-round pick.

Diehards Line:Reports that the two teams were discussing a possible trade began circulating last week after the Patriots traded Randy Moss to Minnesota. The former Super Bowl MVP, who has dealt with several surgeries over the years, has 13 catches for 112 yards and one score in Seattle this year. He'll be reunited with one of his biggest fans, in Tom Brady. ... Stay tuned. We'll have more on Branch's role with the Pats in coming days.