The Oakland Raiders claimed safety Brandian Ross off waivers from the Miami Dolphins.
Tyvon Branch was placed on injured reserve with a fractured foot.
Branch will require surgery.
Branch has played in just 19 of 48 games since signing a contract extension.
Ross has played 30 games for the Raiders over the last two seasons.
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Aaron Wilson covers the Ravens for The Baltimore Sun