Brian Branch
NFL Injury Report

Brian Branch Injury Status

Detroit Lions • S
Latest Injury Status
out
O

Branch returned to practice Wednesday after the Lions opened up his 21-day practice window. The strong safety managed to log limited practice in all three Week 5 prep sessions but is not quite ready to return to the field. Christian Izien will continue to start at strong safety while Branch puts the finishing touches on his recovery.

Injury Details

Body Part
Achilles
Location
Leg
Side
Not Specified
Expected Return
Oct 25, 2026

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Brian Branch Injury History

October 14, 2026
out • Achilles
Surgery
Branch (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
October 10, 2026
out • Achilles
Surgery
Branch (Achilles) had his 21-day practice window opened by the Lions on Sunday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
October 7, 2026
out • Achilles
Surgery
Head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Branch (Achilles) is close to returning, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
September 13, 2026
out • Achilles
Surgery
The Lions placed Branch (Achilles) on the reserve/PUP list Sunday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
August 22, 2026
out • Achilles
Surgery
Head coach Brian Campbell told reporters Tuesday that Branch (Achilles) is coming along in his rehab and could return to practice in late August or early September, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

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