Brian Branch

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…

Tough Blow”: Lions Confirm Worst-Case Scenario for Pro Bowl Defensive Back

The Detroit Lions’ safety group continues to take heavy hits, with all three of their top options currently dealing with injuries. Kerby Joseph has already missed seven straight games because of a lingering knee issue, though he returned to practice…

Brian Branch’s injury may push Brad Holmes toward an unavoidable decision

For the second straight season, the Detroit Lions are being hammered by injuries—particularly on defense. They managed to weather a similar storm a year ago, but during the 2025 campaign, Kelvin Sheppard’s unit is finding it increasingly difficult to stay…

Brian Branch Injury Should Push Lions to Sign One of These Pro Bowl Safeties

The Detroit Lions suffered another major setback on Thursday night after star safety Brian Branch went down with a devastating injury. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Branch tore his Achilles during the fourth quarter of the Lions’ matchup against the…