FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch notified teammates he’s been suspended, sources informed of the situation told NESN.com.
The cause and length of the suspension are currently unknown.
Branch played 16 games, starting 15, in 2015 with the Patriots. He recorded 35 tackles, one sack, three defended passes and two forced fumbles.
Branch was acquired by the Patriots midway through the 2014 season. He played eight games in 2014, starting two.
Branch, 31, was selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He spent the 2011 and 2012 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and 2013 with…