Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Lions S Brian Branch is feared to have suffered an Achilles injury during Thursday’s win over the Cowboys. Pelissero adds that Branch will undergo further tests this morning to determine the severity of the injury. However, teams generally know if a player has an Achilles injury, so this is very concerning news for Detroit. The Lions … [Read more...] about Lions Fear S Brian Branch Suffered An Achilles Injury
Tests Confirm Lions S Brian Branch Out For Season With Torn Achilles
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that tests on Monday confirmed the worst. Lions S Brian Branch does, in fact, have a season-ending torn Achille. You can expect the Lions to place him on injured reserve in the coming days and add someone to their roster. The Lions are already without Terrion Arnold and Kerby Joseph. Branch missed a game earlier in the season due to a suspension … [Read more...] about Tests Confirm Lions S Brian Branch Out For Season With Torn Achilles
NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson said that the team has been winning not because of its passing game. “We gotta fundamentally be correct,” Johnson said, via PFT. “The primary receiver, when he’s open, we’ve got to make sure we hit him. And then, all of our pass catchers, we just harped on it today, we need to be more disciplined in our route detail. It’s not where it needs to be. Our … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Evan Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson spoke about several Packers defenders who have flourished under DC Jeff Hafley, including Micah Parsons, Rashan Gary, Quay Walker, and Edgerrin Cooper. “They are matchup issues for your backs and pass pro, you can tell they bring it,” Johnson said. “Fast players sideline to sideline. I think the safeties are probably the two best safeties that we’ve … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Evan Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Lions Place TE Brock Wright On IR Among Three Roster Moves
The Detroit Lions announced they have placed TE Brock Wright on injured reserve. Additionally, the Lions signed CB Nick Whiteside from the practice squad to the active roster. Detroit also elevated WR Malik Cunningham from the practice squad for Week 14 against the Cowboys. Wright, 27, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame following the 2023 NFL … [Read more...] about Lions Place TE Brock Wright On IR Among Three Roster Moves