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The Lions have announced that starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph will both open training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Bra
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions dropped the disappointing news that Kerby Joseph—along with Brian Branch and tight end Tyler Conklin—would start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. While all three players are eligible to come off the PUP list at any time, it’s st…
It’s been expected for some time now that the Lions would be without starting safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch to start training camp and, possibly, the season. Detroit confirmed the earlier of the two dates, placing both defensive backs on the active/physically unable to p…
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The Lions announced they have placed safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph on the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, along with veteran TE Tyler Conklin. Recently, Lions HC Dan Campbell said that Branch wouldn’t be expected back until at least December, having torn his…
The Detroit Lions have placed three players on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list ahead of the start of training camp. The team announced on Sunday that Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, and Tyler Conklin will start on the PUP list. It’s worth noting that all three players are…
Ever since the Detroit Lions have been ran by general manager Brad Holmes, they have valued getting rookie contributors. This has usually meant first-round starters, as expected, but the Lions have also turned later picks into instant impact players. Amon-Ra St. Brown (fourth rou…
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but injuries were a major factor in the Detroit Lions’ play in 2025. After suffering an injury-riddled year in 2024 and still winning the NFC North and the NFC’s top seed, injuries were too much to overcome in 2025. One of the biggest injuries…
Previewing the 2026 season for Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch
The Lions are dealing with a unique situation in their secondary this offseason. Fully healthy, Detroit would be home to one of the most formidable safety duos in the league, but both Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch have been dealing with serious injuries for some time now. On a mo…
Bears Heading into year two under HC Ben Johnson, Bears DE Montez Sweat is prepared for the intense practices during training camp because of the results it can have on the season down the line. “He worked the s— out of us,” Sweat said, via Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. “We jus…
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While the Detroit Lions can say that they experienced a third consecutive winning season in 2025 thanks to their 9-8 record, they still ultimately missed the NFL postseason for the first time since 2023.And it didn’t help that they experienced multiple injuries to key players, no…
Despite multiple additions during the offseason by general manager Brad Holmes, the Detroit Lions remain significantly shorthanded at the safety position thanks to the devastating injuries suffered by both Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch.Branch suffered a torn Achilles tendon in th…
Among the many injuries suffered by the Detroit Lions in the 2025 NFL season, which resulted in them missing the postseason for the first time since 2023, was losing safety Brian Branch to a devastating Achilles injury in early December. The injury took place in Week 14 in Detroi…
Lions safety Brian Branch‘s 2025 season came to an end when he tore his Achilles in a Week 14 win over the Cowboys. The injury occurred late enough in the year that it may shelve Branch for a portion of the upcoming season. Although Branch has not dealt with any setbacks, there i…
The 2025 season was a mess for the Detroit Lions. Detroit went 9-7 and missed the playoffs, a terrible result after going 15-2 just one season before. The Lions are optimistic about returning to form in 2026, but they may have to wait a while to get back one of their best defensi…
In recent weeks, we’ve seen some clips of Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch and his rehabilitation from an Achilles injury suffered in early December. We’ve also seen some other players across the league who suffered Achilles injuries offer some optimism for their 2026 outlook. C…
Earlier this offseason, the Detroit Lions signed linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year, $81 million extension. Lions general manager Brad Holmes has publicly expressed an interest in giving three other players from their 2023 NFL Draft class similar extension: running back Jahm…
Last week, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell provided a vague injury update for Lions safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, along with tight end Sam LaPorta. “They’re all improving. None of them are practicing,” Campbell said ahead of the third OTA practice for the team. “It’s t…
Not only are the Detroit Lions continuing to manage the injuries to both Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, but general manager Brad Holmes recently re-signed Jack Campbell while also selecting edge rusher Derrick Moore out of the University of Michigan in late April during the 2026 …
Head coach Dan Campbell said spring practices aren't a "priority" for the veterans.
Before the Detroit Lions kicked off their third OTA practice of the week, coach Dan Campbell took the podium, and clearly, he was expecting some questions about injuries. Before any reporters had a chance to ask any questions, he gave a vague update on safeties Brian Branch and K…
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell provided brief injury updates on Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, Sam LaPorta, and Levi Onwuzurike.
Lions S Brian Branch tore his right Achilles' tendon in Thursday night's win over the Cowboys, according to multiple reports. That obviously ends his se