Overview
- Branch served a one-game ban for unsportsmanlike conduct under Rule 12 after a postgame strike, and his appeal was denied, costing him Week 7.
- He returned to practice following the bye and is expected to play Sunday against the Vikings at Ford Field.
- Branch said the punishment added "another chip" to his shoulder and plans to be baptized this week as part of personal reflection.
- Lions players and coaches showed support during his absence, including wearing his No. 32 jersey for the win over the Buccaneers.
- Detroit coaches praised his impact and urged discipline within the whistle, and Branch pledged the incident will not happen again.