Branch has reached a one-year agreement with the Chiefs, Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star reports.

Still only 28 years old, Branch topped 100 tackles in three consecutive seasons from 2009 to 2011. He made a name as one of the league's better strong safeties, but his stock has dropped considerably after he played just five total games in 2013 and 2014. He should have plenty of time to recover from the foot injury that ended his 2014 campaign, and he projects as a starter in Kansas City. Branch still has impressive upside, both in real-life and IDP terms. The Chiefs, meanwhile, are now unlikely to re-sign Ron Parker.

The Raiders have released Branch (foot), the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Branch's release frees up nearly $3 million in salary cap space for the Raiders in advance of free agency. Branch has been a productive IDP when healthy, but he's been limited to just five games over the last two seasons, including three in 2014 (in which he recorded 30 tackles).

The Raiders have placed Branch (foot) on IR, the team's official site reports.

With Branch slated to undergo foot surgery and out for the season, the Raiders bolstered their safety corps by claiming Brandian Ross off waivers from the Dolphins.

Branch, who will require foot surgery, is expected to go on IR, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports.

With Branch out, Usama Young and Jonathan Dowling are in line to see added work at strong safety for the Raiders going forward.

Branch is slated to undergo a procedure on his foot, ESPN.com reports.

A timetable for Branch's return has not yet been outlined, with Usama Young and Jonathan Dowling candidates to see added opportunities at strong safety for the Raiders in Branch's absence.

Branch suffered a fractured foot in Sunday's loss to the Patriots, Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

For the second consecutive season, Branch will fall victim to a long-term injury, dimming the luster of the former top-tier IDP defensive back. Branch looked to be well on his way to reclaiming his DB1 upside with 29 total tackles and a sack in his first three games, but the fractured foot figures to keep him out multiple weeks, if not the remainder of the season. Jonathan Dowling looks like the top candidate to step into a starting role at safety, but the Raiders could choose to scan the free agent market for other options.

Branch left Friday's preseason game against the Lions with an ankle injury, Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

An ankle injury limited Branch to just two games last season, and while coach Dennis Allen said immediately after Friday's game he didn't think his latest setback was serious, he added that he wasn't positive as to the extent of the issue. Brandian Ross seems like the top candidate to see increased reps at strong safety should Branch miss practice time.

Raiders SS Tyvon Branch (fibula/ankle) is 100 percent healthy.

Branch went down in Week 2, but wasn't placed on injured reserve until Week 15. Now 27, Branch is returning as a starter this season.

Raiders placed SS Tyvon Branch (fibula/ankle) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Branch has been sidelined since Week 2, but the Raiders kept him on the active roster all season in hopes he would recover from his leg injury. He wasn't cleared to return after resuming practicing earlier this month and will be shut down with only three games remaining. DT Ricky Lumpkin has been promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Branch should be 100 percent for the start of training camp.

Raiders SS Tyvon Branch (fibula/ankle) is listed as doubtful for Week 15.

There was some hope Branch would be able to play this week, but he's still not ready to return from a leg injury that's cost him all but two games this season. The Raiders will continue to start struggling SS Brandian Ross in his absence.

Raiders SS Tyvon Branch (fibula/ankle) will not play in Week 14.

Branch isn't ready to return from the injury that has cost him all but two games this year. The Raiders will continue to start Brandian Ross at strong safety.

Raiders SS Tyvon Branch practiced Wednesday for the first time since breaking his leg in Week 2.

Branch is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets. His return would be a boost as Brandian Ross has been among the worst safeties in the league since stepping in.

Raiders SS Tyvon Branch sustained a "significant" leg injury in Sunday's Week 2 win over the Jaguars and is out indefinitely.

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 salary 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 over the cap.

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.

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 will have his hands full with Jimmy Graham, who figures to be an elite fantasy play in this extremely favorable matchup.

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

CBS' Jason La Canfora fully expects the Raiders and unsigned franchise player 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."

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.

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

The sides have until next Monday to come to an agreement. Per the Contra Costa Times, the Raiders are less than $1 million under the salary cap, so there could be an urgency to get a deal done and lower Branch's current $6.2 million cap number.