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Lions injury updates: Branch limited, Wonnum out with concussions
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- Lions injury updates: Branch limited, Wonnum out with concussions
Brian Branch remains in concussion protocol, but the Pro Bowl safety was listed as a limited participant on the Detroit Lions ' estimated practice report on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Branch was injured when he collided helmet-to-helmet with teammate D.J. Wonnum while trying to make a tackle in last week's win over the Minnesota Vikings . Both Branch and Wonnum left the game with brain injuries , and Wonnum was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report.
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The Lions (5-2) held a walk-through instead of a practice Wednesday.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) shakes hands with teammates at warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) leads a group of players onto the field for warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs onto the field for warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions fans watch warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions fans watch warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) hugs offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (70) at warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) and center Cade Mays (64) warm up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions center Cade Mays (64) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) and running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) warm up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (6) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions cornerback Roger McCreary (21) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) at warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tay Martin (17) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard watches warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions legend Calvin Johnson and national anthem performer Caleb Carroll ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) shakes hands with teammates at warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) shakes hands with teammates at warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) leads a group of players onto the field for warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs onto the field for warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions fans watch warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions fans watch warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) hugs offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (70) at warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) and center Cade Mays (64) warm up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions center Cade Mays (64) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) and running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) warm up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (6) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions cornerback Roger McCreary (21) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) at warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Tay Martin (17) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard watches warmup ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
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Detroit Lions legend Calvin Johnson and national anthem performer Caleb Carroll ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)
Along with Wonnum, linebacker Jack Campbell (neck), center Cade Mays (ankle) and cornerback D.J. Reed (hip) were non-participants Wednesday.
Jack Campbell released a statement through the Lions before practice saying he has "full movement in my lower body, and I'm continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body." He remains in a local hospital.
Safety Kerby Joseph (knee), linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (toe), running back Jacob Saylors (neck) and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) also were listed as limited participants Wednesday.
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Dave Birkett covers the Lions for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at dbirkett@freepress.com . Follow him on Bluesky , X and Instagram at @davebirkett.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Lions injury updates: Branch limited, Wonnum out with concussions
