As the deadline to sign franchised players rapidly approaches, the Oakland Raiders and safety Tyvon Branch have reached a deal, says Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com.

According to the report, the deal is for four years at $26.4 million with $17.6 million of that guaranteed.

The franchise tender for the safety position was $6.2 million.

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Terry McCormick covers the Titans for TitanInsider.com