Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was fined this week for a hit delivered to Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft. The fine was for “use of the helmet,” and carries a $23,882 fine. That is the standard amount of…
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch and linebacker Derrick Barnes were fined following their Week 7 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Branch was issued a $23,882 fine for improper use of the helmet on a hit delivered to Packers tight end Tucker Kraft. Barnes was also disciplined for a late hit that drew a flag during the contest.
The game marked Branch's first appearance since suffering a torn Achilles in December of the previous year. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Branch will have no snap count limitations heading into the upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings. Additionally, Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse received a fine for taunting.
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