Alan Branch expected to miss a few weeks with a meniscus injury

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Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch will be out for a few weeks with an apparent meniscus injury, according to multiple reports.

He will not need surgery to fix the problem. Ricky Jean Francois was signed to replace Branch while he heals.

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