Breaking news on Lions safety Brian Branch’s suspension appeal
Brian Branch won’t take the field for the Detroit Lions this Monday night when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on “Monday Night Football.” The NFL suspended the safety for one game without pay due to unsportsmanlike conduct after he…
Brian Branch’s one-game suspension stands
The Detroit Lions will be without starting safety Brian Branch on Monday night when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The NFL announced that Branch’s one-game suspension has been upheld by hearing officer Jordy Nelson. (Naturally, the fact that Nelson…
Details on Detroit Lions Defensive Back Brian Branch and His Suspension After Post-Game Altercation
Emotions often run high for NFL players on the field, but after the final whistle, those feelings are expected to calm. Unfortunately for Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch, that didn’t happen. According to ESPN, the Oct. 12, 2025 matchup…
“That’s It?” Lions’ Brian Branch Hit With Major Suspension, Fans Say It’s Not Enough
The Detroit Lions suffered a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. The victory pushed Kansas City back into the spotlight among playoff hopefuls. However, Detroit safety Brian Branch landed himself in trouble once the game concluded….
NFL Announces Punishment for Detroit Lions’ Brian Branch After ‘SNF’ Fight
Branch, 23, has been suspended for one game without pay for his role in the incident on Sunday, October 12. “Your aggressive, non-football act was entirely unwarranted, posed a serious risk of injury, and clearly violated the standards of conduct…
Lions’ Brian Branch Receives One-Game Suspension for Punching Chiefs’ JuJu Smith-Schuster
The NFL has suspended Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch for one game without pay on Monday, citing unsportsmanlike conduct following the team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Branch threw a punch at Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on Sunday…
Detroit Lions Safety Brian Branch to Appeal One-Game Suspension
As reported by NFL Network, Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch plans to formally contest his one-game suspension that followed a postgame incident with Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. The NFL issued the ruling on Monday, suspending Branch without…
Lions’ Brian Branch Apologizes for Striking JuJu Smith-Schuster
Brian Branch explained that his outburst stemmed from repeated rough interactions during the game. “I shouldn’t have done it,” Branch admitted, expressing remorse for the hit that set off tensions. He said Chiefs players had been making unnecessary contact after…
Dan Campbell apologizes for Lions player after ‘unacceptable’ act vs Chiefs
Dan Campbell told reporters he issued apologies to Andy Reid and JuJu Smith-Schuster after Brian Branch’s hit on the wide receiver triggered a heated postgame brawl. With the clock winding down and the result already decided, the Kansas City Chiefs…
What Drove Brian Branch to Confront JuJu Smith-Schuster After the Lions’ Defeat
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch sparked controversy moments after Sunday night’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs when he struck receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in the face. The blow came after the final whistle and triggered a brief on-field scuffle between…