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' Brian Branch: Limited at practice
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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
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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
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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.
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
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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
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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.
Lions' Brian Branch: Logs limited practice Thursday
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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.
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
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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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Lions' Brian Branch: Strong performance in Week 10
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Branch recorded seven total tackles (four solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's 44-22 win over the Commanders.
Branch led the team in stops, and he was able to get to Marcus Mariota twice in the contest, logging a full sack in the first quarter before combining with defensive tackle Roy Lopez to sack the quarterback in the third. The safety is now up to 46 total tackles (31 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also compiling five passes defensed and a forced fumble over eight games this year.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Six stops in return
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Branch recorded six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
Branch returned to the field for the first time since serving a one-game suspension and played 100 percent of snaps. He had a modest stat line, but he now has at least six stops in all but two contests for the campaign.
Branch's suspension has been lifted after he sat out Week 7, per the NFL's transactions log.
Branch was forced to miss Monday's game versus the Buccaneers due to a one-game suspension, but he has the okay to return to action now that the suspension was served. He should fill right back in as Detroit's top safety in Week 9 versus the Vikings.
