Lions safety Brian Branch is on the cusp of an epic comeback, almost fully recovered from last year’s torn Achilles tendon. This isn’t just a rumor circulating the locker room, it’s coming straight from Lions head coach Dan Campbell himself, who confirmed today that Branch is set to return to the field very soon.
The Coach Can’t Stop Him Now
Campbell’s excitement, or perhaps exasperation, was clear. “He’s close. Yep, he’s close. He’s ready to go,” the coach stated, painting a picture of a player itching to get back into the thick of it. Branch has apparently been relentless in his quest to return, putting in a mountain of work to get back to form. From the sound of it, the recovery has been nothing short of impressive.
Week 5 Looms Large
Campbell even joked he’s “tired of listening to him , I mean that in a good way,” which just screams that Branch is chomping at the bit to rejoin his teammates. He added, “He’s put in a ton of work and he looks really good. He’s close.” While Coach didn’t drop a firm date for Branch’s return, the buzz is he could be activated from the physically unable to perform list as early as next week. That means he could be back on the field for their Week 5 clash against the Cardinals.
So, keep an eye on the Lions’ Week 5 matchup with the Cardinals. Brian Branch’s return could be the spark that ignites their defense, and after all that work, he’s definitely one to watch.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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