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Back to full practice Tuesday Branch (toe) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Branch has battled the toe issue for the past week but still played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in last Sunday's overtime win over the Giants. He's ready to go for Thursday's date with the Packers.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Monday Branch (toe) was limited on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact Branch dealt with some toe issues in practice last week but ultimately played all 82 defensive snaps in Sunday's overtime win over the Giants. He should be fine for Thursday's Thanksgiving bout with the Packers.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in Week 12 Branch tallied seven total tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed in Sunday's 34-27 overtime win over the Giants.

Impact The third-year pro from Alabama tied Amik Robertson for the second-most tackles on the Lions defense during Sunday's win, trailing Jack Campbell's 11-stop performance. Branch has appeared in 10 games for the Lions this season, recording 59 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and six passes defensed. He's expected to remain one of the team's top defensive playmakers in the Week 13 matchup against the Packers.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 12 Branch (toe) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Branch missed some practice time this week but should be all systems go against New York. Branch has produced 52 tackles (35 solo), including 2.5 sacks, five pass breakups and one forced fumble across nine games, all starts, this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Thursday Branch (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Branch was deemed limited in Wednesday's walkthrough due to a toe issue, but he was able to take part in practice in limited fashion Thursday. Whether or not he carries an injury designation into the weekend could depend on his practice status Friday. Branch played all but one defensive snap against Philadelphia this past Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working through toe injury Branch (toe) was estimated as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report.

Impact The Lions conducted a walkthrough practice Wednesday, but Branch was unable to participate due to a toe injury that he likely picked up during Detroit's Week 11 loss to Philadelphia. His practice participation over the next two days will provide more clarity on his chances of playing against the Giants on Sunday. Branch has recorded 19 tackles (12 solo), including 1.5 sacks, across the three games since the Lions' Week 8 bye.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts six stops in Week 11 loss Branch totaled six tackles (four solo) during the Lions' 16-9 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact Branch played all but one of the Lions' 72 defensive snaps Sunday, and he finished in a three-way tie for the second most tackles on the team behind Jack Campbell (15). Branch has registered at least six tackles in each of the Lions' three games since the Week 8 bye and is up to 52 tackles (35 solo), including 2.5 sacks, five pass defenses and one forced fumble across nine regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alabama in the NFL: Jahmyr Gibbs, Brian Branch headline Week 10 standouts Jahmyr Gibbs and Brian Branch were among Alabama's best from Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Dan Campbell plans to continue calling plays on offense as his Lions prepare for big test vs. Eagles

Dan Campbell isn’t under any illusions about next Sunday

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Strong performance in Week 10 Branch recorded seven total tackles (four solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's 44-22 win over the Commanders.

Impact Branch led the team in stops, and he was able to get to Marcus Mariota twice in the contest, logging a full sack in the first quarter before combining with defensive tackle Roy Lopez to sack the quarterback in the third. The safety is now up to 46 total tackles (31 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also compiling five passes defensed and a forced fumble over eight games this year.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mariota's ambitious hurdle attempt doesn't fool Brian Branch Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles for 9 yards before attempting an overzealous hurdle over Detroit Lions safety Bri...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Six stops in return Branch recorded six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Branch returned to the field for the first time since serving a one-game suspension and played 100 percent of snaps. He had a modest stat line, but he now has at least six stops in all but two contests for the campaign.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Branch reveals the biggest lesson he learned while suspended from Lions Brian Branch reflected on his postgame actions, explaining what lessons he learned to apply down the stretch.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Brian Branch Sounds Like a Changed Man in New Comments After Return Detroit Lions’ safety Brian Branch is the embodiment of the team’s gritty and tough defense. The three-year veteran has earned the respect a...

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions coach issues warning about Brian Branch ahead of return from suspension The Detroit Lions' secondary will get a boost in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season. Safety Brian Branch served his one-game suspension after sta...

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Lions' Brian Branch: Suspension 'added another chip to my shoulder' Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch returns in Week 9 following a suspension for a brawl he sparked following a Week 6 loss to the Kansas City...

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • NFL.COM

Branch on return DB Brian Branch speaks to reporters about his return to the field this Sunday vs the Minnesota Vikings.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions DB Brian Branch motivated after suspension for fighting: 'It's another chip on my shoulder they added' Branch will return to the lineup this weekend vs. the Vikings

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hutchinson on J.J. McCarthy Edge Aidan Hutchinson speaks to reporters about facing former college teammate QB JJ McCarthy, DB Brian Branch and DL Alim McNeill.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions Safety Is Getting Baptized, Seeks to Improve Conduct Safety Brian Branch is appreciative of support from Detroit Lions, ready to return after NFL suspension.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Brian Branch might have dug Lions into impossible hole in loss to Chiefs Branch could be facing down a suspension for Week 7.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Jahmyr Gibbs and Lions have a bye, giving defenses a break trying to slow the speedy running back

The Detroit Lions have a bye this week

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

On track for Week 9 return Branch's suspension has been lifted after he sat out Week 7, per the NFL's transactions log.

Impact Branch was forced to miss Monday's game versus the Buccaneers due to a one-game suspension, but he has the okay to return to action now that that has been served. He should fill right back in as Detroit's top safety in Week 9 versus the Vikings.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The NFL could see another worst to first turnaround this season

The NFL can see another worst to first turnaround this season

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Gibbs has career-high 218 yards of offense and 2 TDs, helping Lions bounce back and beat Bucs 24-9

Jahmyr Gibbs scored on a 78-yard sprint in the second quarter, a 5-yard spinning plunge in the third and accounted for a career-high 218 yards from scrimmage to lead the Detroit Li...

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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Dan Campbell plans to continue calling plays on offense as his Lions prepare for big test vs. Eagles

Jahmyr Gibbs and Lions have a bye, giving defenses a break trying to slow the speedy running back

The NFL could see another worst to first turnaround this season

Gibbs has career-high 218 yards of offense and 2 TDs, helping Lions bounce back and beat Bucs 24-9