Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that tests show that Branch tore his Achilles when he was injured in Thursday night's win over the Cowboys. It is a season-ending injury for the third-year player. Branch had 75 tackles, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 12 games this season.

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