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Brian Branch Could Be Back At Practice Wednesday
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch is expected to return to practice as early as Wednesday, according to multiple reports. Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Branch still needs final medical clearance, but that "it looks really good" that he'll practice this week. If Branch returns Wednesday, the Lions will officially open his 21-day practice window to evaluate him before activating him to the 53-man roster. After watching Detroit's secondary struggle through the first f
Scott Smith
Oct 6
The Detroit Lions Have a Defense Problem
Detroit's defense has been one of the NFL's worst through four games, and after allowing 445 yards and 32 points to Carolina, the pressure is officially mounting. The big question: How long does Dan Campbell stick with Kelvin Sheppard? Campbell says he's focused on getting better with the players and coaches already in place, but another defensive collapse could force the Lions to consider a major change. The offense can only cover up so much. Is it time to make a change at d
Scott Smith
Oct 5
Detroit Lions Final Injury Report
The Detroit Lions enter Week 1 with just one player listed as questionable: DB Christian Izien (groin) listed as questionable. Izien was limited in practice all three days this week. Detroit is otherwise entering Sunday's season opener healthy.
Scott Smith
Sep 11
RECENT STORIES
The Lions Should Trade for Budda Baker
The Detroit Lions just got a firsthand look at what Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker can bring to a defense. Now, they should consider bringing him to Detroit. Baker remains one of the NFL's premier safeties, and at 30 years old, he's still producing at a high level. Through five games this season, Baker has recorded 36 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, three passes defended and an interception. He also earned his eighth pro bowl selection in 2025. For a Lions defense that is try
Scott Smith
1 day ago
Brian Branch Could Realistically Play Sunday in Arizona
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch took a major step toward returning to the field Wednesday, as the Pro Bowl defensive back returned to practice and officially opened his 21-day window to be activated from the PUP list. Branch has been recovering from the Achilles injury that ended his 2025 season and has missed the first four games of the 2026 season. His return would be a significant boost for a Lions defense that has struggled mightily through the opening month. Branch was
Scott Smith
6 days ago
Why the Detroit Lions Can Go Deep in the Playoffs and Even Win the Super Bowl
The Detroit Lions enter the 2026 season with something they didn't have a year ago: a chance to erase the memory of a disappointing season. After going 15-2 in 2024 and entering last season with legitimate Super Bowl expectations, Detroit stumbled to 9-8 in 2025 and missed the playoffs. That kind of regression naturally raises questions about whether the Lions' championship window has closed. It hasn't In fact, there is a legitimate argument that the Lions are still built to
Scott Smith
Aug 26
Recent Results
AT CARDINALS
0-0
RESULT
AT PANTHERS
26-32
LOSS
VS. JETS
31-24
WIN
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