Branch recorded six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
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.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Big performance in loss
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Campbell recorded nine tackles (six solo), including one sack and one tackle for loss in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
After breaking out in 2024, Campbell is taking another step forward this season. He has at least eight tackles in every game and has one sack in each of his last three contests. Campbell should continue to play nearly every defensive snap for Detroit and is one of the best linebackers for IDP leagues.
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Lions' Josh Paschal: Not ready to practice
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Head coach Dan Campbell said Paschal (undisclosed) is still a few weeks away from practicing, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.
Paschal is still recovering from the undisclosed injury that landed him on the reserve/non-football injury list back in August. Once healthy, the 25-year-old should contribute as a depth defender.
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Lions' Terrion Arnold: Departs with back issue
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Arnold is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 9 tilt against Minnesota due to a back injury, Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN reports.
Arnold notched his first career pickoff late in the second quarter, but he exited during the second half with a back issue. Rock Ya-Sin has entered the game at cornerback in Arnold's stead.
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Lions' Ty Summers: Questionable to return
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Summers (thumb) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Summers was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game. The backup middle linebacker was injured in the second half. If he is unable to return, another linebacker will likely take his place on special teams. Trevor Nowaske and Grant Stuard are prime candidates for the role.
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Lions' Avonte Maddox: Active in Week 9
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Maddox (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Maddox has missed the Lions' last two games prior to the Week 8 bye, and his return is invaluable for a Lions defense that is thin at defensive back with injuries to key players such as Kerby Joseph, Erick Hallett, Daniel Thomas and D.J. Reed. The backup slot corner will likely have utility both defensively and on special teams for Sunday's divisional showdown with the Vikings.
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Lions' Ty Summers: Elevated for Week 9
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Summers was elevated from the Lions' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Summers has primarily contributed to the Lions as a special teamer this season, playing 12 snaps in the Week 5 contest against the Bengals and 14 in the Week 6 contest against the Chiefs. The linebacker has likely been elevated to fill a similar role in Sunday's divisional matchup with the Vikings, but he will also be the primary backup to Jack Campbell at middle linebacker due to the absence of Zach Cunningham (hamstring).
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Lions' Daniel Thomas: Not activated for Week 9
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Thomas (forearm) was not activated from injured reserve and has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
With Thomas' 21-day practice window opened earlier this week, his status for Sunday's game was in question. The team reported on X that he will not play this week and will remain on injured reserve. The 2020 fifth-rounder is in the final stages of his recovery from a broken forearm sustained in late September, and he will now look to return to the active roster for Week 10.
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Lions' Avonte Maddox: Questionable versus Minnesota
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Maddox (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game versus Minnesota.
Maddox missed the Lions' two games prior to the Week 8 bye and could be in danger of missing a third contest. Terrion Arnold, Rock Ya-Sin, Amik Robertson and Arthur Maulet have been seeing the bulk of the cornerback snaps.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Ruled out for Week 9
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Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
As expected, Joseph will miss his second straight game, as the bye week wasn't enough time for Joseph to heal up for this NFC North tilt. Thomas Harper and Erick Hallett started at safety in Week 7 and figure to be in line for increased reps once again versus Minnesota.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Not expected to play Week 9
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Coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Joseph (knee) is not expected to play Sunday against the Vikings, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
"It's gonna take a minute here," Campbell said of Joseph's recovery. Joseph hasn't played since Week 6 and will miss a second consecutive game with the Lions coming out of their bye week. Thomas Harper and Erick Hallett started at safety against the Buccaneers in Week 7.
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Returns to full participation
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Muhammad (hamstring) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.
Muhammad was a limited participant Wednesday but returned to full participation Thursday, suggesting he'll be available to bolster Detroit's pass rush against the Vikings on Sunday. Muhammad has 5.0 sacks through seven games this season, putting him one shy of his career high, set in 2021 with the Colts.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Limited on estimated report
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The Lions listed Rodriguez (knee) as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
The Lions opened Rodriguez's 21-day practice window Monday as he enters the final stage of his recovery from torn ACL that he suffered last November. Wednesday's report was an estimate as a practice wasn't held, so Thursday's session will be his first opportunity for on-field reps since his injury. Per NFL reporter Jordan Schultz, Rodriguez is gearing up to make his 2025 debut against the Eagles in Week 11.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Still working through knee issue
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The Lions listed Joseph (knee) as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Joseph is recovering from a knee injury he sustained during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs, which prevented him from playing against the Buccaneers in Week 7. The Lions didn't hold a practice Wednesday, so the 2022 third-rounder will have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's NFC North tilt against the Vikings. Joseph's return would mean less defensive snaps at safety for Thomas Harper and Erick Hallett.
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Lions' Rock Ya-Sin: Cleared of injury for Week 9
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Ya-Sin (lower body) was not listed on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Ya-Sin was forced to leave the Lions' Week 7 contest against the Buccaneers due to cramps, but the 2019 second-rounder has had extra time to recover thanks to the Week 8 bye. He started in the Lions' two games prior to the bye, though his playing time on defense likely will decrease, as Terrion Arnold (shoulder) appears to be on track to play against the Vikings on Sunday.
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Lions' Al-Quadin Muhammad: Dealing with hamstring injury
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Muhammad (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on the Lions' estimated practice report Wednesday.
The Lions are coming off their Week 8 bye, so Muhammad may have picked up the injury during Detroit's Week 7 win over Tampa Bay. Detroit didn't hold a practice Wednesday, so his practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against Minnesota on Sunday. Muhammad has worked in a rotational role at defensive end this season, so his absence would open up more playing time for Tyler Lacy and Tyrus Wheat.
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Lions' Terrion Arnold: Estimated as full participant
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Detroit listed Arnold (shoulder) as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
The Lions didn't hold an official practice Wednesday, but Arnold's estimation as a full participant indicates that he is past a shoulder injury that caused him to miss the two games prior to Detroit's Week 8 bye. Unless he suffers a setback over the next two practices, Arnold is in line to make his return against the Vikings on Sunday. His return would bolster a Lions secondary that is dealing with injuries to Kerby Joseph (knee) and Avonte Maddox (hamstring).
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Lions' Aidan Hutchinson: Agrees to extension with Lions
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Hutchinson and Detroit agreed to terms Wednesday on a four-year, $180 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hutchinson's new deal includes $141 million guaranteed and a $46 million average yearly salary, just barely trailing the $46.5 million average of current highest-paid pass rusher Micah Parsons, per Schefter. Through seven regular-season appearances thus far in 2025, Hutchinson has tallied 16 tackles (11 solo), including 6.0 sacks. He's also logged one pass defensed, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery, demonstrating high-end playmaking ability despite the catastrophic leg injury that ended his 2024 campaign early. Hutchinson will look to add to his totals Sunday, at home versus the division-rival Vikings.
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Lions' Marcus Davenport: No timetable for return
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Head coach Dan Campbell did not provide a definitive timetable for Davenport (chest) to return from injury during Tuesday's press conference, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Davenport has been on the Lions' injured reserve since late September while recovering from a chest injury he sustained against the Buccaneers in Week 2. Although Campbell relayed that Davenport is progressing in his recovery, it doesn't appear that the 2018 first-rounder will be back in action anytime soon. The next step in Davenport's recovery would be to return to practice, which will happen once the Lions designate the veteran defense end to return from IR.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Set to return to practice
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Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that the Lions plan to open the 21-day practice window for Rodriguez (knee) to return from the reserve/PUP list, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Rodriguez is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn right ACL that he sustained in Week 13 of the 2024 season. However, he would likely stay on the PUP list until he's able to log full practices. Rodriguez's practice participation over the coming week will determine whether the Lions activate him ahead of Sunday's NFC North clash against the Vikings.
