Branch to start for Seahawks Sunday

Branch to start for Seahawks Sunday

Deion Branch, right, uses a resistance band as he works out during morning practice drills Monday, Aug. 18, 2008.

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Story Published: Oct 3, 2008 at 12:25 PM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 3:18 AM PDT

By Associated Press

RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Deion Branch will start for the Seahawks on Sunday against the New York Giants, eight months after the veteran receiver had reconstructive knee surgery.

Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren says Branch and Bobby Engram passed their tests of three consecutive practices this week. Both receivers will make their season debuts at New York. The coach added after practice Friday morning that Keary Colbert or Billy McMullen will start opposite Branch. Engram will be in his normal role as the slot receiver.

Branch is a former Super Bowl MVP who tore a knee ligament in Seattle's playoff loss at Green Bay in January. Engram set a Seahawks record with 94 receptions last season.

Running back Maurice Morris and receiver Koren Robinson are questionable to play Sunday. Both did not practice because of knee injuries.

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