The Raiders have signed strong safety Colin Branch to a 1-year contract.  Colin Branch played in all 16 games last season for the Panthers and he made 19 tackles and picked off 1 pass.  Branch will likely just back up at safety and play on some special teams for the Raiders.  Over his 4-year career, Branch has played in 48 games and he’s made 67 tackles, has 4 interceptions and he’s defended 5 passes.