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Lions linebacker slapped with large fine for excessive aggression

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has been hit with a significant fine for unnecessary roughness following their Week 14 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The NFL announced on Saturday that Anzalone was fined $17,968 for actions categorized as “striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing,” a…

Lions Rule Out Thomas Harper, Christian Mahogany for Week 15

The Detroit Lions will be shorthanded in the secondary for their Week 15 road game against the Los Angeles Rams, as they are now set to be without all three of their primary safeties. The team announced Saturday, prior to…

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Lions Confirm Two Players Out vs. Rams, Seven Listed as Questionable

The Detroit Lions have finalized their injury report ahead of their matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, and it includes multiple notable absences. Detroit confirmed Friday that safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch will not be available for the game….

Lions rule out All-Pro safety, list seven others as questionable for matchup with Rams

The Detroit Lions will once again be without All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph this weekend, and seven additional players are entering Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams with questionable designations. Joseph and Brian Branch were the only players officially ruled…

Debate: Who must elevate their play for the Lions after Brian Branch’s injury?

Which Detroit Lions player needs to elevate their game with Brian Branch sidelined? Discussion: Identifying who must rise to the occasion after Branch’s season-ending injury Detroit’s impressive victory over the Dallas Cowboys came with a major setback: Pro Bowl safety…

Kerby Joseph may be ready for a big comeback versus the Rams after the newest injury news.

Kerby Joseph may be on track for a big comeback against the Rams, based on Detroit’s latest injury update. Head coach Dan Campbell — along with the Lions’ newest practice report — offered fans a real boost of optimism ahead…

Dan Campbell Gives Stark Update on Brian Branch’s Achilles Surgery and 2026 Outlook

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell finally addressed the injury situation surrounding defensive standout Brian Branch—and the update brought both reassurance and a sobering dose of reality. Branch went down with a major Achilles injury during last week’s victory over…

Lions Scouting Report: A Look at the Rams’ Strengths, Weaknesses & Injury Concerns

Detroit is set to reunite within Matthew Stafford yet again. The longtime Lions quarterback will face his former team for the fourth time in five seasons when Los Angeles hosts Detroit in Week 15. Stafford got the upper hand in…

Detroit Lions Meet with Former Rams Safety, a Known Favorite of Brad Holmes

Detroit’ Lions recently hosted former Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson as they explore ways to fill the void left by Brian Branch, who is out for the season with a torn Achilles. Johnson, a former third-round pick of the…

The One Player Detroit Must Target to Replace Brian Branch

The Detroit Lions just absorbed the kind of December blow that can derail a contender. Brian Branch — the heartbeat of Detroit’s secondary and one of the most dynamic young defenders in the league — is officially done for the…