Lions Defense Hits Hard Without Branch | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions fans brace for a defensive blowout: starting safety Brian Branch is sidelined for the first four games of the 2026 season after being placed on Reserve/PUP due to his ongoing Achilles recovery. With fellow safety Kerby Joseph also out to start the year, the team faces a major early-season challenge — and both safeties’ return remains uncertain, with Branch potentially back as late as Week 5. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b795f2e28e60feec