Lions Safety Depth Is Better Than You Think
Mike Payton explains why the Detroit Lions' safety room could be one of the team's biggest strengths entering the 2026 season. Even if Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph aren't ready for Week 1, Detroit has plenty of experienced depth to rely on.
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I do believe Branch and Joseph are on the field week one.
Beyond that, even if those guys aren't there, everybody talks about, the safety position being a problem, but I think this is the strongest spot the Lions have on defense outside of their linebacker corps.
Christian Izian is, is a f- starter for the Buccaneers, can play every position in the backfield.
Chuck Clark, multiple year starter with the Baltimore Ravens.
Avonte Maddox, starter for the Eagles when they won a Super Bowl, can play both safety and cornerback
