Suspension of Lions’ Brian Branch for Postgame Fight vs. Chiefs Upheld on Appeal

Appeal to uphold suspension of Lions’ Brian Branch for postgame fight against Chiefs Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch’s one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct was upheld by a hearing officer appointed by the NFL and NFL Players’ Association. The suspension was due to Branch punching Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, setting off a postgame melee. The suspension … Read more

Lions safety Brian Branch loses appeal of one-game suspension, will miss Week 7 after post-game fight

Brian Branch, Lions safety, upholds one-game suspension following post-game altercation, will sit out Week 7. Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch’s one-game suspension for fighting after his team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs has been upheld upon appeal. Branch initiated a fight after the game and punched receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, leading to a skirmish between … Read more

Lions’ Brian Branch suspension gives ailing Buccaneers massive Week 7 break

Brian Branch’s suspension gives the struggling Buccaneers a much-needed advantage in Week 7 against the Lions Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch has been suspended for one game after a postgame altercation with Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. Despite Branch appealing the ruling, he is likely to miss an important NFC game against the … Read more