Questionable
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 8/1/2026
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
75
SACKS
2.5
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
2025 Projections
Hits IR
The Lions placed Branch (Achilles) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Branch underwent successful surgery Wednesday to address a torn Achilles suffered during the Week 14 win over Dallas. With a recovery timeline of eight to 12 months, he'll now shift his focus to recovering in time for the start of the 2026 regular season. Branch finishes the 2025 season with 75 tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and nine passes defended over 12 games.
Branch underwent successful surgery Wednesday to address a torn Achilles suffered during the Week 14 win over Dallas. With a recovery timeline of eight to 12 months, he'll now shift his focus to recovering in time for the start of the 2026 regular season. Branch finishes the 2025 season with 75 tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and nine passes defended over 12 games.
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Measurables Review
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How do Brian Branch's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
203 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBench Press
14 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
30.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
Branch was considered one of the better defensive backs in the 2023 NFL Draft, proving to be a steal after he fell to Detroit in the second round. During his rookie campaign, the 22-year-old recorded 74 tackles, including a sack, while also forcing a fumble. Playing both nickel cornerback and safety, the latter of which he settled into as the season went on, he compiled 13 pass deflections and three interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Branch figures to operate as Detroit's primary strong safety in 2024, a role in which he likely will continue to flourish.
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Successful surgery on Achilles
Branch (Achilles) has a recovery timetable of eight to 12 months after undergoing a successful surgery to address the torn Achilles he suffered Dec. 4 against the Cowboys, coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.
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Tests reveal torn Achilles
Branch tore his Achilles in Thursday's Week 14 win over the Cowboys, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Likely dealing with Achilles injury
Branch, who exited the game and was later carted to the locker room in the second half of Thursday's win over Dallas, is feared to have injured his Achilles, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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On crutches after win
Branch (ankle) was spotted wearing a boot and using crutches following Detroit's win over the Cowboys on Thursday,Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Leaves game Thursday
Branch (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
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Might be top of list for extension
Signing Branch to a contract extension could be at the top of the Lions' to-do list this offseason, Dan Graziano of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Detroit has a number of key players eligible for extensions, including running back Jahmyr Gibbs, linebacker Jack Campbell and tight end Sam LaPorta. Branch and LaPorta have only one year left before reaching free agency, however, which should give the Lions incentive to lock up the pair before their teammates. Branch ended the 2025 campaign on IR due to a torn Achilles, and it's not yet certain that he'll be ready to play at the beginning of next season, but he's been a dynamic member of Detroit's secondary since being a second-round pick in 2023. Branch has racked up 38 passes defended, including seven interceptions, in 43 career regular-season games.
Detroit has a number of key players eligible for extensions, including running back Jahmyr Gibbs, linebacker Jack Campbell and tight end Sam LaPorta. Branch and LaPorta have only one year left before reaching free agency, however, which should give the Lions incentive to lock up the pair before their teammates. Branch ended the 2025 campaign on IR due to a torn Achilles, and it's not yet certain that he'll be ready to play at the beginning of next season, but he's been a dynamic member of Detroit's secondary since being a second-round pick in 2023. Branch has racked up 38 passes defended, including seven interceptions, in 43 career regular-season games.