Lions Get Big News on Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph After Cardinals Win
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler provided an update on Lions safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph following Detroit's win over the Cardinals.
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What's happening with Brian Branch
The Lions received encouraging updates on safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph following the win over the Cardinals. Specific details on their statuses have not been disclosed, but the news was viewed as positive for Detroit's secondary heading into the coming weeks.
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Brian Branch has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, according to Detroit's final Week 5 injury report. The safety had looked sharp in practice throughout the week, but the Lions will still be without him in the secondary against Arizona.
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Brian Branch remains on the PUP list as he recovers from an Achilles injury, and Dan Campbell indicated the safety likely won't be activated in time for Detroit's game against Arizona. His continued absence leaves the Lions without a key piece of their secondary heading into that matchup.
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Dan Campbell's latest update on Brian Branch's injury raised concerns about the safety's availability for Detroit's game against Arizona. His status alongside fellow safety Kerby Joseph will be worth monitoring as the Lions prepare their secondary for the Cardinals matchup, with no final determination confirmed yet.
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Lions coach Dan Campbell indicated that both Brian Branch and Cade Mays are probably unlikely to suit up against the Cardinals. That's despite defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard suggesting Branch appeared ready to return. Detroit will likely be without both players as it prepares for Arizona.
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Latest Branch news
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Kelvin Sheppard: Lions S Brian Branch looks ready to play now
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said safety Brian Branch looked ready to play after just one practice back from a 10-month Achilles rehab.