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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 24
There's likely to be an odd man out for the Lions, but Brian Branch should be the farthest thing from that
On Wednesday night the Detroit Lions made All-Pro Kerby Joseph the highest paid safety in NFL history with a massive four-year extension worth $86 million. This spawned a conversation on social media, with Lions fans quickly coming to the realization that keeping every player is just going to be really hard to do.
College Football News / The 33rd Team / March 27
2025 NFL Draft: 3 NFL Prospects Who Are Getting Too Much Hype
We are just one month away from the NFL Draft, and mock drafters around the world are tightening up their predictions. This is usually the time of year when the mock drafts start becoming more accurate, and the national media (Mel Kiper Jr., Daniel Jeremiah, etc.) get more tuned into what will happen in late April.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 26
Notes: Why Former NFL GM Thinks Lions Add Safety in 2025 Draft
The Detroit Lions have two of the best young safeties in the NFL in Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. Joseph was a First-Team All-Pro selection, while Branch earned Pro Bowl honors in his first season playing the position.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 14
Brian Branch Projected to Be No. 1 Safety in NFL
The Detroit Lions have a budding star in safety Brian Branch, and he's expected to be one of the best in the league at the position in 2025. ESPN's Mike Clay released a series of projections for the upcoming season Tuesday, and he has Branch tabbed as the No.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Alabama DB Malachi Moore Talks Relationship with Detroit Lions' Brian Branch
INDIANAPOLIS — The Alabama Crimson Tide produced a plethora of NFL standouts, many of which had been drafted in the last few years. Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore reflected on his time with one of those breakout Alabama stars.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 27
Lions' safety Brian Branch has been a hot topic at the 2025 NFL Combine
The Detroit Lions scored huge in 2023 when they were able to get Alabama safety Brian Branch in the second round of the NFL Draft. Looking back on it, it still makes no sense to anyone that he slipped out of the first round. Here we are two years later at the 2025 NFL Combine and Branch has been a hot topic among safety and corners at the event.
NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / February 23
Packers Take Brian Branch-Style Defensive Back in New NFL Mock Draft
The Green Bay Packers entered the offseason with enormous questions surrounding their cornerbacks. A new mock draft by CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson provided an interesting conundrum.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 19
Five Safeties Lions Should Watch at NFL Combine
The Detroit Lions have one of the league's best safety duos in Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. Together, the pair wreaked havoc for opposing teams in the passing game.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / February 15
Versatile 2025 defensive back prospect draws appropriate comp to Brian Branch
One of the things that made Brian Branch appealing, especially in light of an inexplicable fall to the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, was his versatility.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 15
Texas Cornerback Compared to Lions Brian Branch
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch is one of the most versatile defenders in the NFL, and players with his versatile skill set are fairly rare to find. However, ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller believes that Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron may bring a similar level of versatility.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 11
Lions 2024 Review: Safety Duo Is Best in NFL
The Detroit Lions got plenty of production from their pair of starting safeties in 2024. Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch had excellent seasons, with Joseph earning All-Pro honors for the first time in his career and leading the league with nine.
Detroit Lions News / Sporting News / January 18
Brian Branch injury update: Latest news on Lions DB's status in playoff game 
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch is the latest Lions player to get injured in the divisional round contest against the Washington Commanders. Here's the latest injury update on the Lions defensive back.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / January 18
Position move pushed Brian Branch into statistical air all his own this season
The Detroit Lions' talk of moving Brian Branch to safety last offseason was backed up by moves to bolster the cornerback depth chart, so he could be moved off the slot corner role he was so good in as a rookie.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 17
Lions' Brian Branch discusses avoiding 'rat poison' ahead of playoff game
Brian Branch echoed one of Nick Saban's better-known phrases while discussing the divisional-round matchup between the Lions and Commanders.
Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / January 17
Detroit Lions’ Brian Branch Reveals Game Plan to Stop Jayden Daniels, Compares to Lamar Jackson
As the Detroit Lions prepare for their Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, safety Brian Branch knows that limiting the effectiveness of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will be crucial to their success.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 2
Brian Branch's achievement just helped him get all $60,768 of NFL fine money back and then some
The NFL has really had it in for Detroit Lions safety Brain Branch in 2024. He's been fined six times this year for a grand total of $60,768. That is a
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / December 22
Detroit Lions inactives list for Week 16 at Bears (is Brian Branch playing?)
The list of injuries for the Detroit Lions grows weekly at this point, and Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills did not disappoint with four players (defensive tackle Alim McNeill, cornerback Carlton Davis, cornerback Khalil Dorsey) notably suffering injuries during the game.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 27
Lions safety Brian Branch is not concerned about bigger consequences from fines
The move to safety has agreed with Brian Branch, as he's having a fantastic second season. But some of that has been overshadowed by the amount of fines he is getting, and a hit that drew a penalty for lowering the head to make forcible contact in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts is sure to bring another hit to his game check.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 16
Brian Branch Fined Fifth Time During 2024 Season
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch has been fined again by the National Football League. Against the Houston Texans, Detroit's talented safety was docked $10,128 for a hip-drop tackle against wideout Robert Woods.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 9
Lions safety Brian Branch draws two fines from Week 9 ejection
In Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch drew a penalty and he was ejected for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers wide receiver Bo Melton.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / November 7
Members of Lions secondary get recognized with cool honor at Ford Field
The Detroit Lions secondary is having a tremendous season in 2024, and are now being celebrated off the field.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 6
'Heat of the Moment': Brian Branch Apologizes for Flipping the Bird
Three days after flipping the bird at Lambeau Field following an ejection, Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch apologized for losing his cool. "I most definitely agree with the call," Branch told reporters.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / November 3
Watch: Lions' Brian Branch ejected for big hit to head
Lions defensive back Brian Branch is one of their top defensive players and one of the rising defensive stars in the league. But he did not get to make much of an impact in Sunday's huge game against the Packers after being ejected for a helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 2
Brian Branch injury update: Will the Lions' DB be ready after the bye week?
An early bye is broadly not considered ideal for NFL teams, but it's coming at a good time for the Detroit Lions in terms of injuries even with a turn toward good news after a run of injuries in Week 3.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / June 24
Lions will be 'more aggressive' with second-year defender
Year 2 is always an important season for players looking to take their games to another level.
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