NFL Announces Punishment for Lions’ Brian Branch After Packers Game
The NFL fined Lions safety Brian Branch and Derrick Barnes following Detroit's win over Green Bay, as Branch readies for an expanded role.
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The NFL fined Lions safety Brian Branch $23,882 for a helmet hit on Packers tight end Tucker Kraft during Detroit's win over Green Bay. Teammate Derrick Barnes was also fined for the same game. The discipline comes as Branch is expected to take on a larger role for the Lions defense.
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The NFL fined Lions safety Brian Branch and Derrick Barnes following Detroit's win over Green Bay, as Branch readies for an expanded role.