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Lions' safety Brian Branch got some news he didn't want to hear ahead of Week 4, it continues
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Lions' safety Brian Branch got some news he didn't want to hear ahead of Week 4, it continues

Originally posted on A to Z Sports  |  By Mike Payton  |  Last updated Sep 27, 2025 6:59 PM ET

If you've been paying attention in the last few years, then you know there is quite a theme going on here with Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch. He has been fined and fined a lot. 12 times in three seasons so far for a grand total of $118,391. Now he can add another $11,598 to that.

Brian Branch has been fined for a 13th time in three seasons

This time, Branch is being fined for a low block against the Ravens in the fourth quarter of Monday night's game. It's a very weak penalty, and even ESPN Football Rules Analyst Russell Yurk said on the broadcast that he thought it was a bad call. You can see that Branch wasn't trying to block; he fell, and a guy tripped over him. You can see it in the film.

As you can see, this one is pretty bad. A good number of things that Branch has been fined for are pretty bad, and he probably shouldn't have been fined for them. We'll see if he can avoid them going forward. Judging by 13 fines, it's probably a no. The officials are watching him.

Brian Branch Fine Facts

  • Horse Collar Tackle: $8,103
  • Helmet-to-Helmet Hit: $8,103
  • Helmet-to-Helmet: $8,103
  • Impermissible use of helmet: $10,128
  • Fighting: $10,128
  • Hit to a defenseless receiver: $10,128
  • Obscene Gesture: $10,128
  • Hip-Drop Tackle: $10,128
  • Taunting: $10,128
  • Impermissible use of helmet: $10,128
  • Facemask: $10,128
  • Taunting: $10,128
  • Low Block: $11,598

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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