Marquez Branson (born February 14, 1987) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2009.[1] He played college football at Central Arkansas.[2]

Marquez Branson
No. 85
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1987-02-14) February 14, 1987 (age 37)
Palmdale, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College:East Mississippi CC (2005–2006)
Central Arkansas (2007–2008)
Undrafted:2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Branson has also been a member of the Atlanta Falcons.[citation needed]

Professional career

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Atlanta Falcons

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Branson was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad on October 28, 2010.[3] The team signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2011.[citation needed] He was waived on September 2, and re-signed to the Falcons' practice squad three days later.[4] On September 15, Branson was placed on the practice squad injured list.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Branson's pass-catching abilities drawing praise". The Daily Sentinel. Associated Press. July 31, 2010. pp. 4N, 6B. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Mike Klis (May 19, 2010). "Branson means business after earning promotion". The Denver Post. Retrieved February 7, 2024. 
  3. ^ "Falcons sign TE Branson to practice squad". atlantafalcons.com. October 28, 2010. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  4. ^ "Falcons Add TE Branson to Practice Squad". atlantafalcons.com. September 5, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "Falcons Replace Practice Squad TE Branson with TE Gallarda". atlantafalcons.com. September 15, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
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