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The one-game suspension of Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was upheld on Wednesday by a hearing officer appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association.
Detroit Lions have reinforcements coming after the bye at all 3 levels on defense, but still could look to add a pass rusher at NFL trade deadline.
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Terrion Arnold Issues Brian Branch Themed Call-to-Action to Lions Fans Ahead of Buccaneers Game
The Detroit Lions' secondary has once again been decimated by a rash of injuries this season heading into Monday night's big game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Detroit lost at home to Baker Mayfield and the Bucs last season and are searching for a better performance with their John Morton led offense rounding into form at the right time.
The NFL has suspended Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch for one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct following a loss at Kansas City.
NFL Films highlighted Brian Branch's 'long day' on its show 'Turning Point' with a since-deleted post on social media.
Allen Park — Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard is missing his Pro Bowl safety, Brian Branch. Branch is absent from the building this week while serving a one-game suspension for starting an altercation after Detroit's 30-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last weekend.