Brian Branch S DET (8) Wed 9/13/23 5:33 PM
Brian Branch
S DET (8)
Branch, who left Week 1 early due to cramps, is not on the team's estimated injury report Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Branch's ability to avoid the injury report is good news for the defense, as the Alabama product should continue to play a significant role in the team's secondary. Operating as the team's nickelback, he should be on the field Sunday against the Seahawks.
Brian Branch S DET (8) Thu 9/7/23 11:00 PM
Brian Branch
S DET (8)
Branch left the season opener against the Chiefs on Thursday with cramps.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie nickel cornerback was listed as questionable to return. Branch returned an interception for a touchdown in the first half but exited in the second half. The second-round pick out of Alabama won the nickel job in training camp and got free-agent signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson to move to safety.
Brian Branch S DET (8) Fri 8/25/23 6:16 PM
Brian Branch
S DET (8)
Branch is expected to be Detroit's starter at nickel cornerback, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Branch has reportedly been so good that offseason acquisition C.J. Gardner-Johnson was moved to safety to accommodate getting both players on the field together as much as possible. In his role at Alabama last year, Branch racked up 90 tackles, 14 TFLs, three sacks, seven PBUs and two interceptions over 13 games.