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Brian Branch

#32 DB / Detroit Lions / EXP: 4YRS Height: 6-0 Weight: 203 lb Age: 25 College: Alabama Bye 6

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    Lions' Brian Branch: Snags interception in return from injury

    Brian Branch recorded four tackles (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 20-17 win over Green Bay.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 Detroit 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.

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    Lions' Brian Branch: Set for season debut

    The Detroit Lions activated Brian Branch (Achilles) from injured reserve Saturday.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.

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    Lions' Brian Branch: Questionable vs. Green Bay

    Brian Branch (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.Branch was listed as a full practice participant on each of the Detroit 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.

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    Lions' Brian Branch: Estimated as full practice participant

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

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    Lions' Brian Branch: Won't return for Week 5

    Brian Branch (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.Branch returned to practice Wednesday after the Detroit 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.

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    Lions' Brian Branch: Returns to practice Wednesday

    Brian Branch (Achilles) had his 21-day practice window opened by the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.Branch was limited in Wednesday's practice, but it was an encouraging sign to see the fourth-year pro back on the field following a lengthy recovery from a torn Achilles that he sustained in early December of 2025. The Lions' secondary has been one of the worst in the league this season, and while Branch's return would be a significant upgrade to the unit, he'll likely need to log multiple full practices before being activated from the reserve/PUP list. While unlikely, Branch's first opportunity to make his 2026 debut is Sunday against the Cardinals.

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    Lions' Brian Branch: Nearing return from torn Achilles

    Head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Brian Branch (Achilles) is close to returning, Tim Twentyman of the Detroit Lions' official site reports."Close" is a relative term, so it's unclear how close Branch actually is, considering he remains on the reserve/PUP list and has yet to begin practicing. It sounds like that could change next week. The Lions have been relying on Roger McCreary at slot cornerback in Branch's absence.

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    Lions' Brian Branch: Placed on reserve/PUP list

    The Detroit Lions placed Brian Branch (Achilles) on the reserve/PUP list Sunday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.Branch spent the entirety of training camp on the active/PUP list, enabling the safety to be placed on the reserve list to begin the regular season. The 24-year-old will now be required to miss the first four games of the season at least before he can return to the Lions' active roster. With fellow safety Kerby Joseph (knee) also on the reserve/PUP list, the tandem of Avonte Maddox and Chuck Clark will likely start the season in the Lions' secondary.

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    Lions' Brian Branch: Back at practice after TC?

    Head coach Brian Campbell told reporters Tuesday that Brian Branch (Achilles) is coming along in his rehab and could return to practice in late August or early September, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.Branch continues to recover from a torn Achilles that he suffered in December, which prompted the Detroit Lions to place the 2023 second-rounder on the active/PUP list to start training camp. He won't play in any of the Lions' three exhibition games, but depending on how his recovery goes over the next month, Branch could be available for Detroit's regular-season opener against New Orleans on Sunday, Sept. 13.

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    Lions' Brian Branch: Opening training camp on PUP

    The Detroit Lions placed Brian Branch (Achilles) on the active/PUP list Sunday.Branch's move to the PUP list doesn't come as a surprise, as the 24-year-old is continuing to recover from a torn Achilles suffered last December. While there's currently no concrete timeline on his return, he should resume his role as Detroit's starting strong safety once healthy.

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