Overview
- Tests on Friday confirmed Branch tore his Achilles after exiting late in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s 44-30 win over Dallas.
- Branch was injured while contesting a pass in the end zone, left the field on a cart, and was initially announced with an ankle injury.
- He was seen on crutches and in a walking boot postgame, and Dan Campbell said the team would learn more after Friday evaluations.
- The Lions’ back end is thin with Terrion Arnold out for the season after shoulder surgery, Kerby Joseph dealing with a knee issue, and Thomas Harper leaving Thursday’s game with a concussion.
- The 24-year-old Pro Bowler has 75 tackles, 2.5 sacks and nine pass breakups this season; Detroit is 8-5 with a trip to the Rams next after a 10-day break.