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Brian Branch

S - Detroit Lions

  • 6'
  • 203 lbs
  • Age 24
  • Alabama
Rostered In ~39.5% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR)
#60
Best / Worst
#21 / #190

Availability



Brian Branch (Achilles) without timetable to return

Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters there’s no timetable on S Brian Branch to return.

Fantasy Impact

Campbell said that Branch hasn’t had any setbacks in his recovery from a torn Achilles. His status will need to continue to be monitored heading into minicamp and training camp.

Ari Koslow2 weeks ago
Brian Branch (Achilles) improving, not practicing yet

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Brian Branch is "improving" but not practicing yet.

Fantasy Impact

Branch suffered a torn Achilles in Week 14 of last season. It appears he'll have a chance to return in time for training camp, but his status will have to continue to be monitored.

Ari Koslow5 weeks ago
Brian Branch (Achilles) 'trending in right direction' in recovery

Lions GM Brad Holmes said Brian Branch (Achilles) is "trending in the right direction” in his recovery.

Fantasy Impact

Branch suffered a torn Achilles in Week 14 of last season. It remains unclear if he will be back by Week 1.

Ari Koslow9 weeks ago
Brian Branch (Achilles) not expected to be ready for Week 1

Brian Branch isn’t expected to be ready for Week 1.

Fantasy Impact

This was reported by The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy. Branch will likely return at some point in the middle of the season.

Ari Koslow15 weeks ago
Brian Branch (Achilles) to miss rest of season

Brian Branch will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn Achilles in Thursday's game.

Fantasy Impact

Following Thursday's win over the Cowboys, it was feared that Branch had sustained an Achilles injury. That was confirmed after further testing Friday morning. The Pro-Bowl safety will miss the rest of the season.