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: Leaves game Thursday
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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 Harper as the only healthy option.
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Lions' Thomas Harper: Done for night
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Harper (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's matchup with the Cowboys, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Harper sustained a concussion in the first quarter, and he will now be forced to sit out the remainder of the night. Daniel Thomas will continue to operate in a more significant role at safety in Harper's absence versus Dallas.
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Lions' Thomas Harper: Dealing with head injury
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Harper (head) is being evaluated for a concussion in Thursday's contest against the Cowboys.
Harper took a blow to the head while tackling George Pickens in the first quarter, ultimately heading directly to the locker room afterwards. The safety's status for the rest of the game is now up in the air, and in his absence, Daniel Thomas stands to step into a more prominent role in Detroit's secondary.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Will face Cowboys
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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 two games, 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 Lions.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Questionable for Thursday
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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' Kerby Joseph: Won't play versus Cowboys
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Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys.
Joseph hasn't played since suffering a knee injury in Week 6 versus the Chiefs, but he was never placed on injured reserve. The 2022 third-round pick was a non-participant during practice Tuesday and Wednesday. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Joseph is hopeful to play in Week 15 versus the Rams. He'll need to ramp up his practice time next week first, and until he returns, Thomas Harper will remain the team's starting free safety.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Intends to return in 2025
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Joseph has been sidelined since Week 6 due to a knee injury, but the fourth-year safety intends to return in 2025 and seek treatment for his injury during the offseason, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Joseph has not been placed on the Lions' injured reserve despite the prolonged absence. He returned to practice as a limited participant Monday -- his first action since the injury -- but did not participate in Tuesday's session. Joseph faces an uphill battle to be cleared to play against the Cowboys on Thursday, but with more practices under his belt, he could be available for the Lions' Week 15 road tilt against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 14.
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Lions' Terrion Arnold: Needs season-ending surgery
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The Lions placed Arnold on injured reserve Monday, and the cornerback is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder later this week, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Arnold was previously sidelined for Weeks 11 and 12 due to a concussion, but he made his return to action in the Lions' 34-27 loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving Day. He recorded four solo tackles in the contest, but at some point along the way, he suffered an aggravation of the same shoulder injury that kept him out for Weeks 6 and 7. The Lions will send the 22-year-old in for surgery with the hope that it provides a more permanent fix for the recurring shoulder problem. He'll close out the 2025 campaign with 31 tackles, eight pass breakups and one interception over eight games.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Back at practice Monday
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Joseph (knee) returned to practice Monday, getting in a limited session, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Joseph has been sidelined since Week 6 but appears to be nearing a return to action, as the Lions make a push for the postseason. Thomas Harper has been starting at safety in Joseph's absence. Across six games this season, Joseph has recorded 18 tackles (14 solo) and four pass breakups, including three interceptions.
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Lions' Terrion Arnold: Shares snaps in first game back
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Arnold recorded four solo tackles in Thursday's 31-24 loss the Packers.
The cornerback returned for the first time since Week 10 after working through a concussion and played 17 defensive snaps, while backup Rock Ya-Sin saw nine. D.J. Reed and Amik Robertson led Detroit's cornerback room in snaps for the game, with 54 and 59, respectively. Now that Arnold is back, though, he should continue to play a role, as he has eight pass breakups on the year.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Makes nine tackles in defeat
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Anzalone finished with nine tackles (five solo) in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers.
The linebacker also played on all 62 defensive snaps. Anzalone has played on at least 88 percent of the defensive snaps in every game this season, recording 72 tackles (40 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and four pass breakups, including an interception.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Tallies nine tackles Thursday
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Campbell recorded nine tackles (five solo) in Detroit's loss to the Packers on Thursday.
Campbell finished tied for second on the team in tackles and has now racked up at least eight stops in all 12 of his appearances this season. The 25-year-old will look to build on this strong performance and keep producing during the team's Week 14 matchup against the Cowboys.
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Lions' Marcus Davenport: Set for Thanksgiving return
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Davenport (shoulder) is not among Detroit's inactives for Thursday's Week 13 matchup against the Packers.
Davenport last played Week 2, when he suffered a shoulder injury that caused him to be placed on IR. He was designated to return Nov. 12 and was deemed a full participant in all three walkthroughs this week, setting him up to return to action Thursday. Davenport had seen plenty of work before getting hurt, logging a 69 percent defensive snap share in Week 1, though he may be eased back following his extended absence.
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Lions' Josh Paschal: Won't play this season
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Paschal (back) wasn't activated off the NFI list before the expiration of his 21-day practice window and is therefore ineligible to play for the remainder of this season, Christian Booher of SI.com reports.
Paschal was placed on the non-football injury list in August due to a back injury. He was designated to return Nov. 5, thus opening his 21-day window for activation. It appeared Paschal could be on the verge of returning when he was deemed a full participant in Monday's practice walkthrough, but he was labeled as DNP both Tuesday and Wednesday, and Detroit ultimately decided that he's not far enough in his recovery to suit up this season. Paschal's future with the team is very murky, as he's in the final year of his rookie contract.
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Lions' Josh Paschal: Staying on NFI list
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Paschal (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Green Bay.
Paschal's 21-day practice window opened Nov. 5, but he hasn't recovered quite enough from a back injury to make his 2025 regular-season debut.
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Lions' Terrion Arnold: Chance to return Week 13
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Arnold (concussion) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Packers.
Arnold was estimated as a limited practice participant during the Lions' shortened week while in the league's concussion protocol. He has been sidelined for Detroit's last two games, and he will be allowed to play Thursday only if an independent neurologist clears him from the league's protocol. Rock Ya-Sin would remain as the starting outside cornerback opposite D.J. Reed if Arnold is not cleared to play.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Won't play Thanksgiving Day
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Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Packers.
Joseph will end up missing a sixth consecutive game due to a knee injury he picked up in Week 6 against the Chiefs. His next opportunity to play is Week 14 against the Cowboys on Thursday, Dec. 4, though he's unlikely to be available for that game unless he returns to practice in at least a limited capacity.
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Quinton Jefferson: Let go by Detroit
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The Lions waived Jefferson on Tuesday.
Jefferson joined the Lions' active roster in mid-October, but his lone appearance in a regular-season game for Detroit took place Week 6 against Kansas City, when he played 13 defensive snaps without showing up on the box score otherwise. The veteran defensive tackle will explore his options assuming he clears waivers, though he could opt to stay with the Lions as a member of the team's practice squad.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Back to full practice Tuesday
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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.
