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On YouTubeBrian Branch News / Pro Football Talk / October 28
Brian Branch: Suspension added another chip to my shoulder 
Safety Brian Branch is back with the Lions after serving a one-game suspension for touching off a postgame fight with the Chiefs in Week 6. Branch was suspended and the ban was upheld after an appeal, which meant Branch missed the team's Week 7 win over the Buccaneers.
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Brian Branch News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 28
Lions Safety Is Getting Baptized, Seeks to Improve Conduct
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch has returned from his suspension that cost him the opportunity to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Speaking with reporters after practice, the talented defender indicated he was planning on getting baptized on Wednesday, the scheduled players day off this week.
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Detroit Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / October 22
'‘He Got Done Dirty’: Lions Unite Behind Brian Branch After Controversial Suspension
The Detroit Lions have rallied behind safety Brian Branch following his one-game suspension, which stemmed from an altercation after a recent game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 22
Suspended Brian Branch serves as major motivation for furious Lions' victory
The Detroit Lions were over a week removed from losing Brian Branch to suspension after an unfortunate incident after a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but that doesn't mean the player was far from anyone's mind.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 21
Lions defensive backs uplift suspended S Brian Branch with perfect gesture after Week 7 win over Buccaneers
The Detroit Lions' defensive backs showed immense support for one of their teammates on Monday night, who was missing in action from the team's primetime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Lions Players Respond to NFL Punishment Over Chiefs Incident
The Detroit Lions overcame their week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and Brian Branch's suspension after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9 in week 7.
NFL Makes Final Decision On Punishment For Chiefs vs. Lions Fight
Last week's postgame brawl between the Chiefs and Lions is something you rarely see after any NFL game and it resulted in a suspension for one of Detroit's better defensive players.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
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Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 18
NFL Announces Punishments for Two New Lions Players Following Brian Branch Suspension
The Detroit Lions have put their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs behind them as they prepare to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on "Monday Night
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 18
Two Lions Fined, No Chiefs
Two Detroit Lions received fines in the team's Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Linebacker Alex Anzalone and defensive tackle Tyler Lacy were both fined for Striking/Kicking/Tripping/Kneeing by the NFL.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 18
The Chiefs get away with murder after Brian Branch brawl following win over Lions
Sunday night was not a fun night for the Detroit Lions. Not only did they lose to the Kansas City Chiefs, but they also lost Brian Branch for Monday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he started a brawl with Chiefs receiver Juju Smith-Schuster.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Talk / October 18
Dan Campbell: If you attack "their brother" Brian Branch, Lions players will respond
The Lions have dominated the news this week, in the aftermath of Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs. From the rule regarding the Jared Goff touchdown catch
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 18
The NFL posted and deleted a weird video laying into Brian Branch
Brian Branch has certainly been in the news lately after the postgame incident last Sunday night where he hit Kansas City Chiefs wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster in the side of the helmet following the Lions’ 30-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Detroit Lions News / The SportsRush / October 17
'Brian Branch Stood on Business': Cam Newton Backs Lions Safety Amid One-Game Suspension
Following his post-game scuffle with Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, Brian Branch was dealt a one-game suspension. The Detroit Lions Safety subsequently appealed the NFL’s ruling, citing a missed block in the back penalty, as well as a variety of extracurricular activities from Schuster, as the primary causes for the altercation.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 18
Lions' Jack Campbell not bothered by NFL rule crackdown aimed at him
Linebacker Jack Campbell is drawing attention for his bad habit of accidentally punching players during games.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Lions players angry about NFL Films’ video of Brian Branch
The Detroit Lions are rallying around safety Brian Branch over a video that they felt was insulting to the young safety. On Thursday, NFL Films shared a video on social media as part of its “Turning Point” series that was meant to illustrate what sparked Branch’s frustration at the end of Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 16
NFL Films Deletes Video Ripping Brian Branch
Detroit Lions defensive tackle DJ Reader did not take too kindly to NFL Films producing a video that highlighted Brian Branch in a negative light. The one-minute video used the former second-round pick's own words following the team's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 16
Brian Branch isn't extended one by NFL, will serve one-game suspension in Week 7
Well, it was worth a shot. Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch, who finished out the teams' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with a punch heard around the league landed on JuJu Smith-Schuster, will have to serve a one-game suspension against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / October 15
Lions S Brian Branch loses suspension appeal, will miss MNF
The Detroit Lions will be without Brian Branch on Monday night when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the safety's one-game suspension was upheld on Wednesday.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15
NFL makes a decision on Brian Branch’s suspension appeal
Brian Branch will not be able to escape the suspension fairy. The NFL has ruled against the Detroit Lions safety Branch and upheld his one-game suspension after Branch appealed it, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Wednesday.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 15
NFL Upholds Brian Branch’s One-Game Suspension
The NFL has decided to uphold Lions DB Brian Branch‘s one-game suspension, according to Michael Signora. “Hearing officer Jordy Nelson, jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFLPA, has upheld the one-game suspension of Detroit defensive back Brian Branch,” Signora wrote.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 15
Lions' flagship station co-hosts add appropriate layers to Brian Branch situation
After an ugly incident at the end of the Detroit Lions' Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, safety Brian Branch was easily headed for further discipline from the league with 13 previous fines on his resume.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14
Lions' Brian Branch suspension gives ailing Buccaneers massive Week 7 break
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch's suspension is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' gain.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13
NFL disciplines Lions’ Brian Branch over dirty move against Chiefs
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch has been disciplined by the NFL over the dirty move he pulled at the end of his team’s Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 13
Lions S Brian Branch Suspended One Game For Sunday Night’s Postgame Altercation
According to Tom Pelissero, the NFL has suspended Lions S Brian Branch for one game due to Sunday night’s altercation after the loss to the Chiefs. Branch was suspended for punching Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster as the two teams were shaking hands at midfield.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / October 13
Lions S Brian Branch bracing for 11th fine in two seasons
Brian Branch expects to be even lighter in the pocketbook this week and the Lions safety is bracing for the NFL to hand down a possible suspension for his actions in Kansas City on Sunday night.
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