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Concussion Protocol Puts Brian Branch and DJ Wonnum in Doubt for Lions' Week 9 Trip

Step-by-step concussion checks and injured-list timelines are forcing Detroit to limit practice reps and reshape its defensive lineup for Miami.

Overview

  • The Lions held a walkthrough on Wednesday so reported participation levels are estimates rather than definitive practice returns.
  • Safety Brian Branch was listed as limited while he completes the NFL concussion protocol, making his availability for the Miami game uncertain.
  • Edge rusher DJ Wonnum remains in concussion protocol after being carted off in Week 8 and is not yet cleared to return.
  • Coach Dan Campbell said S Kerby Joseph will not play in Miami, and linebacker Jack Campbell issued an optimistic recovery update while remaining on the 53-man roster.
  • Rookie Jimmy Rolder was shut down for the season with a hamstring injury and other IR/PUP windows for players such as Isiah Pacheco and Ben Bartch are constraining short-term roster planning.