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0:33Breaking News Report: Brian Branch Suffers Torn Achilles
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1:31Wounded Lions Limping Into Primetime
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1:45Lions Still Outside Of Playoff Picture After Win Over Cowboys
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1:31Lions Playoff Chances Improve After Win
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4:17Cowboys Playoff Hopes On Life Support
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1:46Make-Or-Break Game For the Cowboys and Lions
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0:49Playoff Spot on the Line as Lions Host Cowboys
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1:03Impact of Homefield on Tonight's Game
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1:48NFL Week 14 Playoff Implications: Cowboys at Lions
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1:59Lions Currently Outside of Playoff Picture
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2:47Week 14 NFL Picks: TNF Cowboys at Lions
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1:25Bears Hold NFC North Lead Over Lions By 0.5 Games
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1:32In Or Out: Lions Caught Up In Tough NFC North
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Top Brian Branch News
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Lions' Brian Branch: Leaves game Thursday
Branch (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
The safety injured his ankle in the second half and had to be carted to the locker room. Branch recorded six tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery before exiting. Detroit is already down Kerby Joseph (knee) and Thomas Harper (concussion) at safety, leaving Daniel Thomas as the only healthy option.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Will face Cowboys
Branch (toe) is active for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Branch has been on the injury report with a toe injury ahead of Detroit's last three games, but he's been active on each occasion. He's played at least 95 percent of defensive snaps as well as a handful of snaps on special teams in those contests, so he'll likely be ready to handle his typical role as a key member of the Detroit defense in Thursday's key game against the Cowboys.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Tests reveal torn Achilles
Branch tore his Achilles in Thursday's Week 14 win over the Cowboys, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Reports surfaced earlier Friday that there were fears Branch's injury was to his Achilles, and testing has now confirmed that diagnosis. Return to game action from an Achilles tear typically takes an NFL player at least nine months, and often longer, so Branch will be out for the remainder of this season and could be sidelined into the beginning of the 2026 campaign as well. This is a brutal blow to Detroit's secondary, though it could be softened a bit if Kerby Joseph, who has missed the team's past seven games due to a knee injury, is able to return in Week 15. Thomas Harper (concussion) figures to continue to start with Branch now sidelined (if the former is able to clear concussion protocol), and Daniel Thomas could pick up a significant amount of work as well, especially if Joseph remains out.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Likely dealing with Achilles injury
Branch, who exited the game and was later carted to the locker room in the second half of Thursday's win over Dallas, is feared to have injured his Achilles, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The Lions haven't yet released an official statement about Branch's injury, so for now his diagnosis and status remain uncertain. With that said, if he did indeed suffer an Achilles injury Thursday, the veteran safety could be looking at an extended absence. That would be a huge blow to a Detroit safety corps that was without Kerby Joseph (knee) on Thursday and that had Thomas Harper exit the victory in the first quarter due to a concussion.
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Lions' Brian Branch: On crutches after win
Branch (ankle) was spotted wearing a boot and using crutches following Detroit's win over the Cowboys on Thursday,Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Branch exited late in the game and needed assistance getting off the field before being carted to the locker room. Head coach Dan Campbell said there would be no update Thursday, but that the team should have more information on Branch's status Friday.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Questionable for Thursday
Branch (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys.
Branch was a limited participant all week during practice, so he has a good chance to suit up in the important NFC clash. The third-year safety has averaged 6.3 tackles per game this season while adding eight pass breakups and 2.5 sacks through 11 games. If he winds up inactive, Daniel Thomas will get the nod at strong safety.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Limited at practice
Branch (toe) was a limited participant at practice Monday.
Branch was once again present on the injury report Monday as he continues to battle a toe injury that's lingered for several weeks. The safety was able to register 10 total tackles (seven solo) and two passes defensed while playing 95 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps in the team's 34-27 loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving, so he's likely on track to play again Thursday against Dallas. Branch will have two more chances to log a full practice before taking on the Cowboys.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Leading tackler in loss
Branch compiled 10 tackles (seven solo) during Detroit's loss to the Packers on Thursday.
Branch had a strong outing despite the loss, as he led the team with a season-high 10 tackles. The 2023 second-round pick has logged 69 tackles (45 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble across 10 games this season and will look to keep producing in the Week 14 matchup versus the Cowboys.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Back to full practice Tuesday
Branch (toe) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Branch has battled the toe issue for the past week but still played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in last Sunday's overtime win over the Giants. He's ready to go for Thursday's date with the Packers.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Estimated as limited Monday
Branch (toe) was limited on Monday's estimated practice report.
Branch dealt with some toe issues in practice last week but ultimately played all 82 defensive snaps in Sunday's overtime win over the Giants. He should be fine for Thursday's Thanksgiving bout with the Packers.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Solid performance in Week 12
Branch tallied seven total tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed in Sunday's 34-27 overtime win over the Giants.
The third-year pro from Alabama tied Amik Robertson for the second-most tackles on the Lions defense during Sunday's win, trailing Jack Campbell's 11-stop performance. Branch has appeared in 10 games for the Lions this season, recording 59 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and six passes defensed. He's expected to remain one of the team's top defensive playmakers in the Week 13 matchup against the Packers.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Good to go for Week 12
Branch (toe) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Branch missed some practice time this week but should be all systems go against New York. Branch has produced 52 tackles (35 solo), including 2.5 sacks, five pass breakups and one forced fumble across nine games, all starts, this season.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Logs limited practice Thursday
Branch (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Branch was deemed limited in Wednesday's walkthrough due to a toe issue, but he was able to take part in practice in limited fashion Thursday. Whether or not he carries an injury designation into the weekend could depend on his practice status Friday. Branch played all but one defensive snap against Philadelphia this past Sunday.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Working through toe injury
Branch (toe) was estimated as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report.
The Lions conducted a walkthrough practice Wednesday, but Branch was unable to participate due to a toe injury that he likely picked up during Detroit's Week 11 loss to Philadelphia. His practice participation over the next two days will provide more clarity on his chances of playing against the Giants on Sunday. Branch has recorded 19 tackles (12 solo), including 1.5 sacks, across the three games since the Lions' Week 8 bye.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Posts six stops in Week 11 loss
Branch totaled six tackles (four solo) during the Lions' 16-9 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Branch played all but one of the Lions' 72 defensive snaps Sunday, and he finished in a three-way tie for the second-most tackles on the team behind Jack Campbell (15). Branch has registered at least six tackles in each of the Lions' three games since the Week 8 bye and is up to 52 tackles (35 solo), including 2.5 sacks, five pass defenses and one forced fumble across nine regular-season games.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 203 lbs |
| Birthplace: Fayetteville, GA |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Alabama |
| Experience: 3 |