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Brian Branch's Injury Guide
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Chance of Injury in 2026
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Projected Games Missed 2026
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Brian Branch's Injury Status
Current Status
Week 1 Practice Report
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- Likelihood of Playing:
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Brian Branch Injury History
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| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
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| Dec 4, 2025 | NFL | Pedal Achilles Tear | Grade 3 | 3 | Branch suffered a ruptured right Achilles on December 4, 2025, during a Week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys while attempting to break up a pass in the end zone. |
Brian Branch Injury News
View AllNot Clear When Lions Will Get Safety Starters Back
The Lions have announced that starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph will both open training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Branch is working back from the Achilles' tear that ended his 2025 season in early December. Joseph missed 11 games last year while dealing with a nagging knee injury. He's apparently not over it yet.
Brian Branch Done for Season; Lions Secondary in Trouble
Lions S Brian Branch tore his right Achilles' tendon in Thursday night's win over the Cowboys, according to multiple reports. That obviously ends his season and could challenge his readiness for 2026.
Brian Branch in Question vs. Bears
Lions S Brian Branch is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears with a calf injury. He put in limited practices Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's workout. We'll check his status ahead of the game Sunday.
