Lions Lions S Brian Branch was suspended for one week after starting a fight with Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster at the end of Sunday’s loss to Kansas City. Detroit HC Dan Campbell said he met with Branch and is confident the safety has learned his lesson. “I saw him yesterday before [the suspension] came down, he knows all this,” Campbell said, via Ben Raven of MLive. “He’ll … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brian Branch, Matthew Golden, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFL Upholds Brian Branch’s One-Game Suspension
The NFL has decided to uphold Lions DB Brian Branch‘s one-game suspension, according to Michael Signora. “Hearing officer Jordy Nelson, jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFLPA, has upheld the one-game suspension of Detroit defensive back Brian Branch,” Signora wrote. Branch was suspended for punching Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster as the two teams were shaking hands at … [Read more...] about NFL Upholds Brian Branch’s One-Game Suspension
Lions Signing DB Jammie Robinson To One-Year Deal
The Detroit Lions are signing DB Jammie Robinson to a one-year deal, according to Jeremy Fowler. Robinson, 24, was a freshman All-SEC selection at South Carolina who transferred to Florida State after two seasons. He was named first-team All-ACC both seasons and second-team All-American as a senior. The Panthers drafted Robinson in the fifth round with the No. 145 overall … [Read more...] about Lions Signing DB Jammie Robinson To One-Year Deal
NFC Notes: Brian Branch, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Lucas Havrisik, Lions, Packers
Lions Lions DL Mekhi Wingo was ready to play Week 1 after having a second knee surgery this summer, but he has since been inactive as the injury flared back up. Detroit HC Dan Campbell believes they need to let Wingo have more time at practice to get to full health, and he pointed to their defensive line depth as a reason they feel comfortable in doing so. “It was good to get … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brian Branch, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Lucas Havrisik, Lions, Packers
NFL Transactions: Monday 10/13
49ers Released OL Kilian Zierer from their practice squad. Waived OL Isaac Alarcón. Bears Elevated DL Jonathan Ford and K Jake Moody from their practice squad (standard elevations). Bills Elevated DT Jordan Phillips and S Jordan Poyer from their practice squad (standard elevations). Browns Waived OL Thayer Munford. Chiefs Waived WR Jason Brownlee. Colts Claimed DB … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Monday 10/13