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Brian Branch injury: Detroit Lions safety out with concussion vs. Vikings
The Detroit Lions lost two of their best defenders in the first half against the Minnesota Vikings with one friendly-fire shot. On a pass to Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, Lions safety Brian Branch came crashing down to make a play, led with his head, and made helmet-to-helmet contact with teammate DJ Wonnum. Wonnum got up […]
Why it's #1 Out · Justin Jefferson (top-50) · 8 reports
Left the game Out
10 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- 2d Pride of Detroit (DET) Brian Branch injury: Detroit Lions safety out with concussion vs. Vikings
- 2d Pro Football Talk DJ Wonnum, Brian Branch both ruled out with a concussion+1
- 2d Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Brian Branch injures teammate in Week 8
- 2d Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Brian Branch and DJ Wonnum both downgraded to out for the Lions after that big collision.
- 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Lions] Lions Injury Update: EDGE DJ Wonnum (Concussion) has been downgraded to Out. DB Brian Branch (Concussion) has been downgraded to Out. twitter.com/LionsPR/stat... · Quoting NFL News Poster: [Lions] Lions Injury Update: EDGE DJ Wonnum is being evaluated pursuant to the Concussion Protocol. DB Brian Branch is being evaluated pursuant to the Concussion Protocol.+1
- 2d ESPN NFL Injury Report Brian Branch: Questionable
- 2d Pro Football Talk DJ Wonnum carted off after friendly fire collision with Brian Branch
- 2d Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Keith Abney in at safety for Brian Branch, too
- 2d Ben Raven (Bluesky) D.J. Wonnum headed to the back on the medical cart now after collision with Brian Branch. Whole team comes over the check on him. Looks like spotter might have pulled Branch off the field to check him out, too.
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Lions activate Brian Branch, Cade Mays
Safety Brian Branch will be back in the Lions' lineup on Sunday afternoon.
Why it's #2 Activated · 10 reports
12 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- Oct 24 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Players activated today who are expected to play Sunday: 🏈Packers RB Josh Jacobs 🏈Vikings RB Jordan Mason 🏈Broncos RB Jonah Coleman 🏈Texans WR Tank Dell 🏈49ers WR Christian Kirk 🏈Lions C Cade Mays 🏈Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper 🏈Falcons CB A.J. Terrell Jr. 🏈Lions S Brian Branch+1
- Oct 24 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Brian Branch and C Cade Mays return for the Detroit Lions.+4
- Oct 24 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Lions activated Pro Bowl safety Brian Branch, who hasn’t played since tearing his Achilles Dec. 4. Branch is set to make his 2026 season debut Sunday vs. the Packers.+1
- Oct 24 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) And more help in Detroit: Lions also activated C Cade Mays, who is returning from a broken wrist he suffered in training camp. Mays and Brian Branch practiced this week, and both are set to play Sunday vs. the Packers.+1
- Oct 24 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Fowler] Lions plan to activate safety Brian Branch, who returns nearly 11 months from his Achilles tear. He’s set to make his season debut Sunday vs Packers.+1
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Brian Branch and Cade Mays are officially questionable for Sunday but it’d be pretty surprising at this point if the Lions didn’t activate them to the 53-man roster tomorrow
Why it's #3 Questionable
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 23 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Lions game statuses for Week 7 vs. Packers: QUESTIONABLE Brian Branch Cade Mays Everyone else is off the injury report...
- Oct 23 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Brian Branch and Cade Mays are officially questionable for Sunday but it’d be pretty surprising at this point if the Lions didn’t activate them to the 53-man roster tomorrow
- Oct 23 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Detroit Lions unveil plan for Brian Branch in return to action vs. Packers: "We're going to let him go"
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Lions estimated practice report for Wednesday, Oct. 21:
FULL
Brian Branch
Cade Mays
LIMITED
Rock Ya-Sin
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- Oct 21 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Lions estimated practice report for Wednesday, Oct. 21: FULL Brian Branch Cade Mays LIMITED Rock Ya-Sin
- Oct 21 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Brian Branch and Cade Mays both a full practice for the Lions on today's estimated report. Shouldn't be any issues for Green Bay. Rock Ya-Sin limited.
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Lions’ Brian Branch, Cade Mays unlikely to play vs. Cardinals
Despite Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard thinking he looks ready to play, safety Brian Branch is not likely to play this week against the Arizona Cardinals, according to coach Dan Campbell. “He’s looked good for two days. He’s looked good. I think that’s a tall order for this week,” Campbell said. Branch returned to […]
6 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 9 Pride of Detroit (DET) Lions, Cardinals final injury report: Brian Branch officially OUT vs. Arizona
- Oct 9 Lions Team Site NOTEBOOK: Williams working to be more consistent for Lions' offense
- Oct 9 Pride of Detroit (DET) Dan Campbell takeaways: 3 things he needs to see from Detroit Lions defense
- Oct 9 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Lions eyeing Packers game for Brian Branch, Cade Mays return
- Oct 9 Pride of Detroit (DET) Lions’ Brian Branch, Cade Mays unlikely to play vs. Cardinals
- Oct 9 Ben Raven (Bluesky) Sounds like plan for Brian Branch and Cade Mays is for Packers after the bye week. Dan Campbell said it would be a "tall task" for Branch to play this weekend.
- Oct 9 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Dan Campbell on whether Brian Branch will play this weekend: "I think that's a tall order for this week." Said Lions want to be as smart with him as possible. "Love where he's at right now."
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The Lions placed DBs Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph on reserve/PUP and C Cade Mays on injured reserve/designated for return. They're all out at least four games.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Aug 30 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Four players start on reserve lists: DB Brian Branch and S Kerby Joseph on PUP, OL Giovanni Manu on NFI and Cade Mays on IR.
- Aug 30 Tom Pelissero (Bluesky) The Lions placed DBs Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph on reserve/PUP and C Cade Mays on injured reserve/designated for return. They're all out at least four games.
- Aug 30 ESPN NFL Injury Report Brian Branch: Out
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- Brian Branch agrees with that no-call.
- Brian Branch: Questionable
- Brian Branch, 1 other Detroit Lions player fined for Packers game
- Lions opening 21-day practice window for safety Kerby Joseph. Pairing Joseph with Brian Branch, who returned to game action last week, will do wonders for Lions’ pass defense.
- Detroit Lions film review: How Kelvin Sheppard deployed Brian Branch in safety’s return to action
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LIONS DAILY: Detroit activates Brian Branch, Cade Mays for Packers game
8 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Oct 25 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Jake Bates' walk-off FG gives Lions wild 20-17 win over Packers: -Brian Branch had an INT -DJ Wonnum tipped the Packers' potential go-ahead FG -The Lions went down and won it even after Dan Campbell's late-game gamble backfied
- Oct 25 Matt Schneidman (X) Packers force a punt after a three and out · Quoting Matt Schneidman: Jordan Love's bomb on third and 21 is picked off by Brian Branch. Basically an arm punt. Tucker Kraft was having some words with a ref on his way off the field, too.
- Oct 25 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) BRIAN BRANCH IS BACK
- Oct 25 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Huge celebration on the Lions sideline after that Brian Branch INT. Dan Campbell, Kelvin Sheppard, Deshea Townsend among those with hugs for Branch and he made his way back to the bench. Obviously, his first game since tearing his Achilles last December.
- Oct 25 Matt Schneidman (X) Jordan Love's bomb on third and 21 is picked off by Brian Branch. Basically an arm punt. Tucker Kraft was having some words with a ref on his way off the field, too.
- Oct 25 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Brian Branch picks off Jordan Love!
- Oct 25 Ben Raven (Bluesky) Brian Branch interception Ford Field sounds like Bob Seger, Eminem and Barry Sanders just ran out holding hands as Young Jeezy played
- Oct 25 Yahoo Fantasy Football Packers vs. Lions live updates, inactives, where to watch: NFC North rivals meet as Josh Jacobs eligible for season debut, Brian Branch returns in Week 7
- Oct 25 Lions Team Site LIONS DAILY: Detroit activates Brian Branch, Cade Mays for Packers game
- NOTEBOOK: Branch 'ready to roll' as he nears return
- Lions coordinator notes: -No snap count for Brian Branch vs. Packers -Preparing for Josh Jacobs -Dave Fipp names a return man
- Dan Campbell hints at who will play alongside Brian Branch at safety
- How 6 Detroit Lions teammates describe Brian Branch’s on-field impact: A ‘shadow force,’ tone-setter, eraser and pure energy
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Dan Campbell: I expect Kerby Joseph to play this year, but no timetable
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 20 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Lions expect Kerby Joseph to play in 2026, Brian Branch nears return: Can Detroit defense turn a corner?+1
- Oct 20 Pro Football Talk Dan Campbell: I expect Kerby Joseph to play this year, but no timetable
- Discussion: How should the Detroit Lions handle Cade Mays’ return?
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Brian Branch might not have a full workload this weekend, but Dan Campbell says help is on the way.
They are still balancing how to manage Cade Mays' return with the high level of play from Juice Scruggs. Doesn't rule out sixth OL work or shots at LG for Scruggs, calling him a complete team player
4 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 19 Ben Raven (Bluesky) Brian Branch to be pushed in practice before Lions determine his workload
- Oct 19 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Dan Campbell explains the Lions' plans for Brian Branch, Cade Mays in Sunday's game vs. the Packers
- Oct 19 Pride of Detroit (DET) Brian Branch, Cade Mays to play vs. Packers, but workload undecided
- Oct 19 Pro Football Talk Lions plan to have Brian Branch, Cade Mays in lineup this week
- Oct 19 Ben Raven (Bluesky) Brian Branch might not have a full workload this weekend, but Dan Campbell says help is on the way. They are still balancing how to manage Cade Mays' return with the high level of play from Juice Scruggs. Doesn't rule out sixth OL work or shots at LG for Scruggs, calling him a complete team player
- Brian Branch: Out
- The transformation of Lions safety Brian Branch
- Lions fans’ confidence on the rise; anticipate immediate impact from Brian Branch
- Lions mailbag: How much of a difference can Cade Mays, Brian Branch make?
- Brian Branch precedent points to a suspension for Alaric Jackson
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Brian Branch: Out
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 11 ESPN NFL Injury Report Brian Branch: Out
- Oct 11 Jeremy Fowler (X) Lions can still pour it on. Have more premier players top to bottom than any NFL team. While the secondary has been problematic, Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, both injured, are really good and had masked some problems. Corner remains an issue but those two will be back.
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LIONS DAILY: S Brian Branch on return to practice: 'I'm ready to go'
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 8 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Brian Branch looks 'unbelievable.' Could he play in Lions vs Cardinals?
- Oct 8 Pride of Detroit (DET) Kelvin Sheppard: Lions S Brian Branch looks ready to play now
- Oct 8 Lions Team Site LIONS DAILY: S Brian Branch on return to practice: 'I'm ready to go'
- Oct 8 Pride of Detroit (DET) Discussion: How much will Brian Branch’s return help the Lions defense?
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Brian Branch (Achilles) to ramp up for a few weeks
9 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- Oct 7 Aaron Wilson (X) Returned to practice: #Lions Brian Branch, Cade Mays #Packers Savion Williams #Dolphins Kenneth Grant #Vikings Michael Jurgens #Sants Jaylan Ford, Lorenzo Styles+1
- Oct 7 Detroit Football Network Lions quick hitters: Branch and Mays return to practice, Abney in line for bigger role and demanding greatness from Jamo+1
- Oct 7 Pride of Detroit (DET) Brian Branch provides some optimism on Kerby Joseph
- Oct 7 Erik Schlitt (Bluesky) Lions, Cardinals Week 5 injury report: Brian Branch, Cade Mays return to practice+1
- Oct 7 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Brian Branch (Achilles) to ramp up for a few weeks
- Oct 7 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Brian Branch back at Lions practice today for the first time since he tore his Achilles last December. Dan Campbell said 'it'll take a minute' for Branch to knock the rust off, but he expects BB to make an immediate impact once on the field
- Oct 7 Ben Raven (Bluesky) Brian Branch and Cade Mays back at Wednesday’s Lions practice Not spotted: Tyleik Williams, Rock Ya-Sin, Ben Bartch
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Brian Branch injury update: The Lions are 'hopeful' their Pro Bowl safety will return to practice this week
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 6 Pride of Detroit (DET) Injury update: Lions center Cade Mays returning to practice this week
- Oct 6 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Brian Branch injury update: The Lions are 'hopeful' their Pro Bowl safety will return to practice this week
- Lions injury updates: Brian Branch return imminent, but 2 other defenders hurt
- Brian Branch: Out
- Detroit Lions elevate DB for Panthers game
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Detroit Lions injury update: Brian Branch nearly ready to return
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 2 Pro Football Talk Dan Campbell: Brian Branch is close to returning
- Oct 2 Pride of Detroit (DET) Detroit Lions injury update: Brian Branch nearly ready to return
- Brian Branch: Out
- Brian Branch: Out
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Dan Campbell can’t reassure fans who think Kerby Joseph’s career is done
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 22 Pro Football Talk Dan Campbell on Kerby Joseph: We're trying to get him back, but he's not ready
- Sep 22 Pride of Detroit (DET) Dan Campbell can’t reassure fans who think Kerby Joseph’s career is done
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Dan Campbell said Brian Branch is closer to returning to practice than Kerby Joseph, but neither will be back this week. Under PUP rules, they can come back to practice now but still must sit the first 4 games. He said Kerby didn't have a setback, but indicated he's not on track after his time away
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 21 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Brian Branch closer to returning than Kerby Joseph, who still seems a ways away from getting back on the field
- Sep 21 Pride of Detroit (DET) Detroit Lions safeties Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph won’t return to practice this week
- Sep 21 Dave Birkett (Bluesky) Dan Campbell said Brian Branch is closer to returning to practice than Kerby Joseph, but neither will be back this week. Under PUP rules, they can come back to practice now but still must sit the first 4 games. He said Kerby didn't have a setback, but indicated he's not on track after his time away
- Sep 21 Ben Raven (Bluesky) Dan Campbell doesn't expect Kerby Joseph or Brian Branch to start practicing this week. Still not much detail there. Does feel Branch is closer than Joseph. "Nothing I'm going to say is going to make anybody feel better about anything" when it comes to Joseph.
- Brian Branch: Out
- The Lions had a lot of issues on defense last night, including communication. Here’s an interesting thought why: “There’s so many different guys playing.” Maybe they’re trying to do too much to make up for the loss of Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph
- Brian Branch: Out
- Lions restructure two contracts: What salary cap flexibility means for Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch extensions
- Brian Branch: Out
- Lions expect Branch, Joseph back after PUP stints
- Brian Branch: Out