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Regular Season | 40 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Top Brian Branch News
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Lions' Brian Branch: Another interception in Week 7
Branch recorded four solo tackles, an interception and two passes defensed in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings.
Branch continued his hot start to the season in Week 7, snatching his fourth interception of the year, picking off Sam Darnold in the second quarter. The safety has now compiled 32 total tackles (25 solo), four interceptions, 11 passes defensed and a forced fumble over five games in 2024.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Logs full practice
Branch (knee) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.
Branch was limited at Wednesday's practice, but his full participation Thursday indicates the Lions were simply erring on the side of caution. Barring any setbacks, the starting strong safety should be good to go for Sunday's matchup with Minnesota.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Dealing with knee injury
Branch (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Branch appears to have sustained a knee injury in the Lions' Week 6 win over the Cowboys, despite playing 49 defensive snaps and recording six total tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble. The second-year pro's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of whether he can play through this issue in Detroit's Week 7 divisional matchup against the Vikings.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Monster performance in blowout win
Branch recorded six total tackles (five solo), two interceptions, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys.
Branch was a man on a mission in Week 6, picking off Dak Prescott in both the first and fourth quarters, the latter of which he nearly returned for a touchdown. On top of that, the safety stripped wide receiver Ryan Flournoy in the third quarter, a fumble recovered by teammate Terrion Arnold. Branch has emerged as one of the most dynamic safeties in the NFL this season, compiling 28 total tackles (21 solo), three interceptions, nine total passes defensed and a forced fumble over five regular-season games in 2024.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Full go Wednesday
Branch (illness) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimation, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Branch appears to be past his illness after having more than a week to recover since missing the Lions' Week 4 win over the Seahawks on Sept. 30. The second-year pro has recorded 22 total tackles and seven passes defended, including one interception, across three games this season. Expect Branch to continue serving as the Lions' top strong safety as the year progresses.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Getting in practice reps Monday
Coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Branch (illness) was back at practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Branch missed Detroit's game in Week 4 due to an illness before its bye in Week 5, but that he's participating at practices again signals he has probably recovered by this point. The Lions' first official practice report of the week Wednesday will shed more light on his potential availability for Week 6.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Inactive Monday
Branch (illness) is inactive for Monday's game against the Seahawks.
The safety suffered a concussion during the Lions' Week 3 win over the Cardinals but was off the injury report by Saturday. However, he was downgraded to doubtful Sunday due to the illness. Brandon Joseph should be in line to play in his place.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Downgraded for Monday
Branch (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Seahawks.
Branch was originally questionable for Week 4 due to suffering a concussion in the Lions' Week 3 win over the Cardinals. However, the second-year pro was cleared from the injury report Saturday, suggesting he had made it through the league's five-step concussion protocols. However, now that he's under the weather, Branch's likely absence from MNF will have Brandon Joseph in line to see extra opportunities in the secondary.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Ready to rock
Branch (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Lions, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Branch spent time in concussion protocol after leaving the Lions' Week 3 win over the Cardinals, but it now appears he's moved past the issue in time for Monday night's contest. The second-year pro is a vital piece of Detroit's secondary and is expected to serve as the team's top strong safety in Week 4.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Logs full practice
Branch (concussion) was a full participant at the Lions' practice Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Branch continues to progress through concussion protocols and by logging a full practice Friday, he's on the cusp of being cleared. The Lions will host the Seahawks on Monday Night Football and Branch appears to be on track to be a full go.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Limited to open week
Branch (concussion) was limited during Thursday's practice session.
Branch entered the league's concussion protocols following Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals. The fact he was able to open the week in a limited fashion indicates that Branch has progressed through some of the protocols, but he'll need to continue to move through the protocols in order to be available for Monday's game against the Seahawks. Through the first three games of the season, Branch has tallied 22 tackles (16 solo), seven passes defended and one interception.
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Lions' Brian Branch: In concussion protocol
Branch is in the concussion protocol after leaving Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals with a neck injury, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
The starting safety will have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to play next week against the Seahawks. Branch played a major role in a stellar defensive effort for the Lions on Sunday, finishing with nine tackles (six solo), including one for a loss, and two passes defensed. Brandon Joseph and Loren Strickland are the healthy backup safeties on Detroit's roster at the moment.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Questionable to return
Branch (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
The safety was having a strong game before exiting, recording nine tackles (six solo), including one for a loss, and two passes defensed. Branch also helped Detroit limit a high-flying Arizona offense to just 13 points and less than 300 yards of offense late into the fourth quarter. Brandon Joseph and Loren Strickland are Detroit's extra safeties on the active roster Sunday.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Snags interception in loss
Branch recorded six total tackles (five solo), an interception and two passes defensed in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Tampa Bay.
Branch was once again very active in Week 2, finishing tied with Jack Campbell for the team lead in tackles. The 22-year-old was also able to secure his first interception of the 2024 campaign, picking off Baker Mayfield right before halftime. Through two contests, Branch has compiled 13 total tackles (10 solo), an interception and five passes defensed.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-0, 203 lbs |
Birthplace: Fayetteville, GA |
Age: 23 |
School: Alabama |
Experience: 2 |