BRIAN BRANCH NEWS

Watch 49ers' Cameron Latu console Lions star, Alabama teammate Brian Branch Injured 49ers and former Alabama star Cameron Latu shared a moment with his college teammate.

JANUARY 29 • AL.COM

Brian Branch feeling the love in Detroit more than at Bama The rookie has become a favorite of “happy” Lions fans with his performance for Detroit’s defense.

JANUARY 26 • AL.COM

2024 NFC Championship odds: Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs prop wagers popular with bettors

After his big divisional round performance, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs' prop wagers are a hot ticket with bettors. Check out his player props fo...

JANUARY 24

Lions all 'grit' in monumental divisional-round win as they put on for Detroit

The Lions are headed to the NFC Championship with the city of Detroit on their backs after winning a hotly contested game against the Tampa...

JANUARY 22

Brian Branch delivers Lions' second sack via blitz in first quarter Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch delivers Lions' second sack via blitz in first quarter.

JANUARY 21 • NFL.COM

Lions Brian Branch vs. Los Angeles Rams Cooper Kupp Is Key Matchup Will Brian Branch be able to keep Cooper Kupp in check?

JANUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Detroit Lions Brian Branch: 'I Ain't Trying to Go Home' Brian Branch says Lions defense is ready for playoffs.

JANUARY 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Detroit Lions Brian Branch: 'I Ain't Trying to Go Home' Brian Branch says Lions defense is ready for playoffs.

JANUARY 12 • SUNHERALD.COM

Detroit Lions Brian Branch: 'I Ain't Trying to Go Home' Brian Branch says Lions defense is ready for playoffs.

JANUARY 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Detroit Lions Brian Branch: 'I Ain't Trying to Go Home' Brian Branch says Lions defense is ready for playoffs.

JANUARY 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

8 things we learned in the 2023 NFL season: How did teams miss on Lamar Jackson (again)?

The 2023 NFL regular season is over. FOX Sports' NFL writers break down what we learned, from Lamar Jackson proving teams wrong yet again to...

JANUARY 9

Brian Branch, mouthpiece settle into spots with Lions The rookie defensive back from Alabama will be in the Detroit secondary against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • AL.COM

Brian Branch's best defensive plays vs. Vikings Week 16 Watch Detroit Lion's rookie safety Brian Branch's best defensive plays vs. the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions clinched NFC North for first time with win over Vikings. Higher stakes await

With one of their most complete teams in recent memory, the Detroit Lions have clinched their division for the first time since 1993. Soon,...

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Lions beat Saints, improve to 9-3 — but defense appears to be a major issue

The Lions escape New Orleans with a win, but defensive issues are becoming more glaring as Detroit stares down a postseason berth.

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Leads Lions with eight stops Branch totaled eight tackles (three solo) in Thursday's Week 12 loss to the Packers.

Impact Branch's eight stops led Detroit and were his most since he racked up 11 tackles against Atlanta in Week 3. The 22-year-old has been a fairly reliable IDP option over the Lions' past four games with an average of of six stops per game during that span. Branch has been one of the league's top defensive rookies this year, notching 51 tackles (36 solo) and an interception (which he returned for a touchdown) over nine contests.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big Matchup: 'War Daddy' Jayden Reed vs. Brian Branch In the ultimate win-win NFL Draft swap, the Lions moved up in a trade with the Packers to select Brian Branch. The Packers wound up with “wa...

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lions DBs coach happy with how rookie Brian Branch is playing Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Brian Duker is happy with how rookie Brian Branch is playing so far this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Raiders Opponent Rookie Spotlight: Brian Branch The Las Vegas Raiders face the Detroit Lions on Monday night, and rookie defensive back Brian Branch has made an immediate impact.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raiders Opponent Rookie Spotlight: Brian Branch The Las Vegas Raiders face the Detroit Lions on Monday night, and rookie defensive back Brian Branch has made an immediate impact.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Will play at Baltimore Branch (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at the Ravens, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Branch will return from a two-game absence in Week 7, as he is now apparently back to full strength after sustaining an ankle injury in Week 4 at Green Bay. He should start as Detroit's slot corner Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions Brian Branch: Felt Like 'Real-Life Madden' on Sideline Brian Branch is looking forward to return on Sunday against Ravens.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Anticipates playing this week Branch (ankle) said Thursday that he'll play against the Ravens this Sunday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Branch missed the past two games and was a limited practice participant both Wednesday and Thursday this week. He's listed as a safety on most fantasy sites but has taken a vast majority of his snaps as a slot corner and quickly become a fan favorite in Detroit. The rookie second-round pick has 25 tackles (21 solo), four pass defenses and a pick-six in four appearances.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at walkthrough Branch (ankle) was limited in Detroit's walkthrough Wednesday.

Impact Branch has missed the team's past two games with an ankle injury but is now one step closer to returning to the field. The rookie second-round pick will look to return to action versus the Ravens on Sunday and help slow down Lamar Jackson and the rest of the offense.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lions injury update: Brian Branch, Amon-Ra St. Brown still out from practice Lions injury update: Brian Branch, Amon-Ra St. Brown still out from practice with six other Lions limited participants

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • USATODAY.COM