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| HT/WT: 6-0, 203 lbs |
| Birthplace: Fayetteville, GA |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Alabama |
| Experience: 4 |
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Top Brian Branch News
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Lions' Brian Branch: Set for season debut
The Lions activated 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
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 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 Lions listed 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
Branch (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Branch returned to practice Wednesday after the 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
Branch (Achilles) had his 21-day practice window opened by the 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 Branch (Achilles) is close to returning, Tim Twentyman of the 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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