What happened: Darius Butler called the absence of Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch a major detriment to Detroit's defense during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. Joseph and Branch were both placed on PUP on Aug. 31.
NFL·INJURY·September 1, 2026 05:59 PM ET
Butler flags Lions' Joseph, Branch absences as defensive concern
Both were placed on PUP on Aug. 31.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read
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