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NFL news roundup: Lions safety Brian Branch feared to have suffered Achilles injury in win

Published: Dec 05, 2025 at 09:09 AM

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S Brian Branch is feared to have suffered an Achilles injury in Thursday's win over Dallas, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Friday, per sources. The third-year defensive back will undergo further tests. Branch played 68 of 76 defensive snaps in Detroit's victory on Thursday night, tallying six total tackles. The Lions safety has started all 12 of Detroit's games this season and is third on the team in total tackles (75), second in passes defensed (9) and fifth in sacks (2.5).

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