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| HT/WT: 6-0, 203 lbs |
| Birthplace: Fayetteville, GA |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Alabama |
| Experience: 4 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Brian Branch News
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Lions' Brian Branch: Set for Sunday
Branch (concussion) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
With consecutive full practices to close out Week 9 prep, Branch has officially cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The starting strong safety is all set to suit up for Sunday's game alongside free safety Chuck Clark.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Full practice Thursday
Branch (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
It's unclear if Branch remains in the concussion protocol, but his full participation puts him on track to play Sunday against the Dolphins after he was injured last Sunday against Minnesota.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Estimated as limited participant Wednesday
Branch (concussion) was estimated as a limited participant on the Lions' official injury report Wednesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Branch suffered a concussion during Sunday's game versus the Vikings, and now his status for Week 9 is in doubt. He'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before he'll be allowed to suit back up for game action, and his activity at practice Thursday and Friday could give some indication of any progress he makes ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Diagnosed with concussion
Branch (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Branch and D.J. Wonnum collided with each other in the second quarter, and both players have been diagnosed with concussions. Keith Abney should see more defensive snaps in Branch's absence.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Snags interception in return from injury
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 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 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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