Brian Branch - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Set for Sunday Branch (concussion) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact With consecutive full practices to close out Week 9 prep, Branch has officially cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The starting strong safety is all set to suit up for Sunday's game alongside free safety Chuck Clark.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Thursday Branch (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact It's unclear if Branch remains in the concussion protocol, but his full participation puts him on track to play Sunday against the Dolphins after he was injured last Sunday against Minnesota.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited participant Wednesday Branch (concussion) was estimated as a limited participant on the Lions' official injury report Wednesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Branch suffered a concussion during Sunday's game versus the Vikings, and now his status for Week 9 is in doubt. He'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before he'll be allowed to suit back up for game action, and his activity at practice Thursday and Friday could give some indication of any progress he makes ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

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Diagnosed with concussion Branch (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Branch and D.J. Wonnum collided with each other in the second quarter, and both players have been diagnosed with concussions. Keith Abney should see more defensive snaps in Branch's absence.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Snags interception in return from injury Branch recorded four tackles (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 20-17 win over Green Bay.

Impact Branch was given the green light to play Sunday in what was his first game since he tore his Achilles in Week 14 of the 2025 season. He was on the field for 45 of the Lions' 67 defensive snaps (67.2 percent), and his return was highlighted by his interception off of Jordan Love early in the fourth quarter. Having Branch back in the fold significantly boosts the Lions' secondary, especially since the defense ranks dead last in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (291.8). Detroit will stay home for Week 8 to host Minnesota in another NFC North tilt.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Return Of The 'X-Factor': Brian Branch Makes Lions A Legit Super Bowl Contender

The return of safety Brian Branch from last season's Achilles injury makes Detroit one of the NFL’s scariest teams — and a title contender.

OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

Return Of The 'X-Factor': Brian Branch Makes Lions A Legit Super Bowl Contender

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OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Detroit Holds Onto Valuable Win: 3 Takeaways From The Lions' Win Over The Packers

The Lions improved to 4-2 with a dramatic win over the Packers. Here are our takeaways from the Week 7 matchup.

OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Detroit Holds Onto Valuable Win: 3 Takeaways From The Lions' Win Over The Packers

Lions beat Packers 20-17 on last-play field goal to bail out Dan Campbell's failed 4th-down gamble

Jake Bates made a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the Detroit Lions a 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 25 • FOX SPORTS

Set for season debut The Lions activated Branch (Achilles) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Branch no longer holds any injury designation and appears all set to suit up for the Lions' game against the Packers on Sunday. The strong safety has finished recovering from the Achilles tear he sustained in early December of 2025, just in time for a divisional showdown that could be key in determining the final standings of the AFC North.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Green Bay Branch (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Branch was listed as a full practice participant on each of the Lions' three injury reports during Week 7 prep, and there's a chance that he's activated from the reserve/PUP list ahead of Sunday's NFC North tilt. He's nearing clearance to returning after spending the last 10 months rehabbing from a torn Achilles, and his presence would boost a Lions' defense that allows a league-worst 297.4 passing yards per game.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lions kick off quest to win NFC North with 1st division game of year against surging Packers at home

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OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Estimated as full practice participant The Lions listed Branch as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Impact The Lions did not practice for their first session following the Week 6 bye, but it's a promising sign to see Branch listed as a full participant. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a torn Achilles that he suffered in December of 2025, and he could be activated from the Lions' reserve/PUP list ahead of Sunday's NFC North tilt against the Packers.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

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Lions hope to keep momentum after bye week, hosting Packers and Vikings in next 2 games

Jared Goff wishes the Detroit Lions were playing this week

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Lions needed clutch 4th-down conversions to spark their blowout of the Cardinals

The Lions were struggling early in what became a 45-21 blowout of the Arizona Cardinals

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Week 5 is Lions newcomer's last chance to prove his worth With Brian Branch likely returning after the bye week, the game vs. the Cardinals might be Christian Izien's last chance to get on the fanba...

OCTOBER 10 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Won't return for Week 5 Branch (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Branch returned to practice Wednesday after the Lions opened up his 21-day practice window. The strong safety managed to log limited practice in all three Week 5 prep sessions but is not quite ready to return to the field. Christian Izien will continue to start at strong safety while Branch puts the finishing touches on his recovery.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 9 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Dan Campbell pours cold water on Brian Branch return hype for Week 5 Lions fans may have to wait a little longer to see their star safety back in action.

OCTOBER 9 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

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OCTOBER 9 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

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