Coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Branch (illness) was back at practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Branch missed Detroit's game in Week 4 due to an illness before its bye in Week 5, but that he's participating at practices again signals he has probably recovered by this point. The Lions' first official practice report of the week Wednesday will shed more light on his potential availability for Week 6.

Branch (illness) is inactive for Monday's game against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

The safety suffered a concussion during the Lions' Week 3 win over the Cardinals but was off the injury report by Saturday. However, he was downgraded to doubtful Sunday due to the illness. Brandon Joseph should be in line to play in his place.

Branch (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Branch was originally questionable for Week 4 due to suffering a concussion in the Lions' Week 3 win over the Cardinals. However, the second-year pro was cleared from the injury report Saturday, suggesting he had made it through the league's five-step concussion protocols. However, now that he's under the weather, Branch's likely absence from MNF will have Brandon Joseph in line to see extra opportunities in the secondary.

Branch (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Lions, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Branch spent time in concussion protocol after leaving the Lions' Week 3 win over the Cardinals, but it now appears he's moved past the issue in time for Monday night's contest. The second-year pro is a vital piece of Detroit's secondary and is expected to serve as the team's top strong safety in Week 4.

Branch (concussion) was a full participant at the Lions' practice Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Branch continues to progress through concussion protocols and by logging a full practice Friday, he's on the cusp of being cleared. The Lions will host the Seahawks on Monday Night Football and Branch appears to be on track to be a full go.

Branch (concussion) was limited during Thursday's practice session.

EDGE Analysis

Branch entered the league's concussion protocols following Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals. The fact he was able to open the week in a limited fashion indicates that Branch has progressed through some of the protocols, but he'll need to continue to move through the protocols in order to be available for Monday's game against the Seahawks. Through the first three games of the season, Branch has tallied 22 tackles (16 solo), seven passes defended and one interception.

Branch is in the concussion protocol after leaving Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals with a neck injury, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The starting safety will have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to play next week against the Seahawks. Branch played a major role in a stellar defensive effort for the Lions on Sunday, finishing with nine tackles (six solo), including one for a loss, and two passes defensed. Brandon Joseph and Loren Strickland are the healthy backup safeties on Detroit's roster at the moment.

Branch (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

The safety was having a strong game before exiting, recording nine tackles (six solo), including one for a loss, and two passes defensed. Branch also helped Detroit limit a high-flying Arizona offense to just 13 points and less than 300 yards of offense late into the fourth quarter. Brandon Joseph and Loren Strickland are Detroit's extra safeties on the active roster Sunday.

Branch recorded six total tackles (five solo), an interception and two passes defensed in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Branch was once again very active in Week 2, finishing tied with Jack Campbell for the team lead in tackles. The 22-year-old was also able to secure his first interception of the 2024 campaign, picking off Baker Mayfield right before halftime. Through two contests, Branch has compiled 13 total tackles (10 solo), an interception and five passes defensed.

The Lions activated Branch (lower leg) off the active/PUP list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Branch had a clean-up surgery on his lower leg earlier in the offseason, but he's now passed his physical and is ready to return to the field. The 2023 second-round pick out of Alabama had a great rookie campaign while posting 74 total tackles and 13 passes defended, including three interceptions, and he's expected to remain one of Detroit's top defensive backs in 2024.