Sean Pa Patriot said:I guess your right he will be Keyshawened or TO"D
I believe they changed the rules with the new CBA and a player cannot be "Keyshawned" anymore. If a starter is healthy, he cannot be inactivated on gamedays, or suspended with pay. Teams could do so to avoid players from reaching incentives, among other reasons.
If Branch holds out til week 10, the Pats will certainly let him play when he's ready. It will help his trade value next year when they tag & trade him.