BRIAN BRANCH #32 - DEFENSIVE BACK - DETROIT LIONS
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Dan Campbell on loosing Star Saftey Brian branch and backup Avonte Maddox stepping up 🔥

Dan Campbell on loosing Star Saftey Brian branch and backup Avonte Maddox stepping up 🔥
DECEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Lions' Veteran Safety Addition Creates New Questions After Branch Injury Following their win over the Dallas Cowboys to kick off Week 14, the Detroit Lions were hit with some unfortunate news regarding standout sa...
DECEMBER 8, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM
Brian Branch forces Lions to rethink entire draft strategy in latest mock draft Detroit has to go defense in the second round of this mock draft.
DECEMBER 6, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM
Lions' Brian Branch injury could force Brad Holmes into painfully obvious move The Detroit Lions' Brian Branch injury could force GM Brad Holmes into the painfully obvious move of signing Justin Simmons for the rest of...
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM
Detroit Lions Get Bad News on Brian Branch's Injury Tough break for an already depleted Lions secondary.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • SI.COM

Lions catch breath before making playoff push with games against Rams, Steelers, Vikings and Bears

The Detroit Lions are getting a brief break
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press
Brian Branch injury update: Will Lions' star return this season? The Detroit Lions' secondary took a hit late Thursday night against Dallas. Here's what we know about Brian Branch's injury.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Lions standout safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles tendon against the Cowboys, AP source says

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press
Brian Branch injury news should have Lions calling two free agent Pro Bowl safeties | Sporting News The Detroit Lions have two clear free-agent safeties to target in the wake of the season-ending injury to safety Brian Branch, who suffered...
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tests reveal torn Achilles Branch tore his Achilles in Thursday's Week 14 win over the Cowboys, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Reports surfaced earlier Friday that there were fears Branch's injury was to his Achilles, and testing has now confirmed that diagnosis. Return to game action from an Achilles tear typically takes an NFL player at least nine months, and often longer, so Branch will be out for the remainder of this season and could be sidelined into the beginning of the 2026 campaign as well. This is a brutal blow to Detroit's secondary, though it could be softened a bit if Kerby Joseph, who has missed the team's past seven games due to a knee injury, is able to return in Week 15. Thomas Harper (concussion) figures to continue to start with Branch now sidelined (if he's able to clear concussion protocol), and Daniel Thomas could pick up a significant amount of work as well, especially if Joseph remains out.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Lions safety Brian Branch feared to have suffered brutal injury The Detroit Lions earned a much-needed win in their Thursday night showdown with the Dallas Cowboys. In a game that was considered a playoff...
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Brian Branch's scary injury deals a significant blow to Lions' postseason push Branch is another defender on a long injury list featuring only defenders that the Lions have to manage.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM
Brian Branch injury update is bad news for Lions after huge win | Sporting News Detroit may have lost even in victory.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Brian Branch injury update from NFL Network on Friday opens door to season-ending issue | Sporting News NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport revealed on Friday morning that Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch has an Achilles injury, which...
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Likely dealing with Achilles injury Branch, who exited the game and was later carted to the locker room in the second half of Thursday's win over Dallas, is feared to have injured his Achilles, Tom Pelissero of NFL N...
Impact The Lions haven't yet released an official statement about Branch's injury, so for now his diagnosis and status remain uncertain. With that said, if he did indeed suffer an Achilles injury Thursday, the veteran safety could be looking at an extended absence. That would be a huge blow to a Detroit safety corps that was without Kerby Joseph (knee) on Thursday and that had Thomas Harper exit the victory in the first quarter due to a concussion.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Brian Branch injury update is troubling news for Detroit Lions' playoff push | Sporting News Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch suffered an ankle injury in the Week 14 win over the Dallas Cowboys and an update after the game spells tr...
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
On crutches after win Branch (ankle) was spotted wearing a boot and using crutches following Detroit's win over the Cowboys on Thursday,Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Branch exited late in the game and needed assistance getting off the field before being carted to the locker room. Head coach Dan Campbell said there would be no update Thursday, but that the team should have more information on Branch's status Friday.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to help their playoff chances
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press
Leaves game Thursday Branch (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Impact The safety injured his ankle in the second half and had to be carted to the locker room. Branch recorded six tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery before exiting. Detroit is already down Kerby Joseph (knee) and Thomas Harper (concussion) at safety, leaving Daniel Harper as the only healthy option.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Brian Branch injury update: Latest news on Lions safety's status in Week 14 game | Sporting News Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch is dealing with an injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Here's the...
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Will face Cowboys Branch (toe) is active for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Impact Branch has been on the injury report with a toe injury ahead of Detroit's last three games, but he's been active on each occasion. He's played at least 95 percent of defensive snaps as well as a handful of snaps on special teams in those two games, so he'll likely be ready to handle his typical role as a key member of the Detroit defense in Thursday's key game against the Lions.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Thursday Branch (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys.
Impact Branch was a limited participant all week during practice, so he has a good chance to suit up in the important NFC clash. The third-year safety has averaged 6.3 tackles per game this season while adding eight pass breakups and 2.5 sacks through 11 games. If he winds up inactive, Daniel Thomas will get the nod at strong safety.
DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Limited at practice Branch (toe) was a limited participant at practice Monday.
Impact Branch was once again present on the injury report Monday as he continues to battle a toe injury over the last couple weeks. The safety was able to register 10 total tackles (seven solo) and two passes defensed while playing 95 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps in the team's 34-27 loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving, so he's likely on track to play again Thursday against Dallas. Branch will have two more chances to log a full practice before taking on the Cowboys.
DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Three Lions Receive Fines From Giants Game Brian Branch incurs another fine from hit in Week 12.
NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • SI.COM
Leading tackler in loss Branch compiled 10 tackles (seven solo) during Detroit's loss to the Packers on Thursday.
Impact Branch had a strong outing despite the loss, as he led the team with a season-high 10 tackles. The 2023 second-round pick has logged 59 tackles (38 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble across 10 games this season and will look to keep producing in the Week 14 versus the Cowboys.
NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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