11 games, of which he started nine, with the Patriots in 2010, Branch had 48 receptions for 706 yards and five touchdowns. In 2011, Branch had five touchdown receptions and 702 receiving yards. The Patriots reached Super Bowl XLVI where they would face the New York Giants. Branch had 3 catches for 45 yards, but the Patriots lost 21–17. He became a free agent after the season and re-signed on March 22. Branch was released during final cuts ahead of the season, but he re-signed on September 18. On November 17, 2012, he was waived to make room for practice squad receiver Greg Salas, but he again re-signed on December 11 due to injuries to Julian Edelman and Donté Stallworth. Indianapolis Colts On January 8, 2014, Branch signed with the Indianapolis Colts but was released by the team shortly after. NFL career statistics In January 2016, ESPN ranked Branch #30 among the 50 greatest Super Bowl players of all-time. On February 7, 2016, Branch appeared on the field at Levi's Stadium before Super Bowl 50 as the NFL honored 43 years of Super Bowl MVPs just as he did on February 5, 2006 on Ford Field during the same ceremony before Super Bowl XL. Personal life Branch and his wife Shola began dating when they were both at the University of Louisville, the couple was married in 2007. The couple have four children, two daughters D’ahni and Nylah, as well as twin boys Deiondre and Deiontey. Deiondre contracted meningitis shortly after birth and has been left with irreversible brain damage that prevents him from walking or talking. Shortly after Deiondre was born in 2004, Branch set up the Deion Branch Foundation, aimed at helping children. Head coaching record Branch served as interim head coach for Louisville's appearance in the 2022 Fenway Bowl, following the departure of Scott Satterfield at the end of the regular season to accept a different position. References External links New England Patriots bio Seattle Seahawks bio 1979 births Living people African-American players of American football American football wide receivers Indianapolis Colts players Jones County Bobcats football players Louisville Cardinals football players New England Patriots players Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) Seattle Seahawks players Sportspeople from Albany, Georgia Super Bowl MVPs