Brian Branch
This season
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- Brian Branch agrees with that no-call.
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Brian Branch: Questionable
Nov 1: Branch (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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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 […]
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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Brian Branch, 1 other Detroit Lions player fined for Packers game
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was fined this week for a hit delivered to Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft. The fine was for “use of the helmet,” and carries a $23,882 fine. That is the standard amount of a penalty like this, as it was his first offense of the season—but far from […]
- 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.
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Detroit Lions film review: How Kelvin Sheppard deployed Brian Branch in safety’s return to action
The Lions eased Branch back into things - for a half, at least - before removing the guardrails. Here's what the film revealed about his usage and performance.
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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
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Lions activate Brian Branch, Cade Mays
Safety Brian Branch will be back in the Lions' lineup on Sunday afternoon.
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
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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NOTEBOOK: Branch 'ready to roll' as he nears return
Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including defensive back Brian Branch & center Cade Mays preparing to return, a new punt returner on special teams and more.
- Lions coordinator notes: -No snap count for Brian Branch vs. Packers -Preparing for Josh Jacobs -Dave Fipp names a return man
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Lions estimated practice report for Wednesday, Oct. 21:
FULL
Brian Branch
Cade Mays
LIMITED
Rock Ya-Sin
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 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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Dan Campbell hints at who will play alongside Brian Branch at safety
We now know that the Detroit Lions plan to play Brian Branch this week against the Green Bay Packers, marking the end of his 10+ month rehab after tearing his Achilles last season. Branch could make an immediate impact on the Lions’ struggling secondary, but Detroit’s coaching staff still has some decisions to make in […]
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How 6 Detroit Lions teammates describe Brian Branch’s on-field impact: A ‘shadow force,’ tone-setter, eraser and pure energy
Slated to return to action after more than 10 months on the shelf, here's the creative ways teammates described what Branch brings to Detroit's defense.
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Dan Campbell: I expect Kerby Joseph to play this year, but no timetable
The Lions are set to have Brian Branch in the lineup for the first time this season when they face the Packers on Sunday, but they're still waiting for another one of their safeties to get back on the field.
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
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Discussion: How should the Detroit Lions handle Cade Mays’ return?
On Monday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell announced the impending return of two key players. Barring some unforeseen setback, starting center Cade Mays and safety Brian Branch will make their 2026 debuts on Sunday afternoon against the Green Bay Packers. For Branch, his return is pretty simple. While it sounds like the Lions will limit […]
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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
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Brian Branch: Out
Oct 9: Branch (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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The transformation of Lions safety Brian Branch
When Detroit Lions star defensive back Brian Branch returns to the field in the next few weeks, many around the team are hoping they will get the same player that everyone grew accustomed to seeing prior to him suffering an Achilles injury in December of 2025. However, Branch has also gone through a transformation during […]
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Lions fans’ confidence on the rise; anticipate immediate impact from Brian Branch
Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, and asked Detroit Lions fans two questions: Our weekly confidence polls have been a roller coaster ride throughout 2026. After entering the season on a high note, things dipped after they needed overtime to beat the Saints […]