Branch, Mays slated to rejoin Lions practice

Neither expected to play Sunday against Arizona

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

Reinforcements coming for the #Lions... Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Dan Campbell said Brian Branch and Cade Mays should join practice this week. Practicing does not lock in availability for Sunday against Arizona.

Why it matters: Branch was listed as out Sept. 29, thinning the secondary rotation. Mays has been on injured reserve, thinning interior depth.

By the numbers: Branch made 75 tackles with 2.5 sacks in 12 games in 2025.

What to watch: Watch practice reports for participation levels. Game-day designations will clarify availability for Sunday.

Sources

@RapSheet 2026-10-06T12:23:14.480044+00:00

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