Detroit Lions OTA Medical Watchlist: Brian Branch S
The Detroit Lions have begun their 2026 OTA sessions, with a focus on players recovering from injuries. Brian Branch, who suffered an Achilles rupture in December 2025, is currently in rehabilitation and is expected to participate in light running and sprinting workouts. However, he will not engage in any football activities during this OTA period.
- ▪The first OTA for the Detroit Lions in 2026 started on May 27.
- ▪Brian Branch is 5.5 months post Achilles rupture and is in rehabilitation.
- ▪He is expected to do light running and sprinting workouts but no football activities during OTAs.
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