Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch now knows how much he needs to pay in fines. Both for his hit on Bo Melton and the obscene reaction afterward from the Green Bay Packers game.
The NFL hit Branch with a total of $20,256 Saturday, per NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero. The insider broke down how the total dollar amount came to be: $10,128 for each hit that led to his Sunday ejection, then the same amount for flipping off the road fans.
Branch left tallying just one tackle at Lambeau Field. However, his Lions still came out victorious 24-14 in a key NFC North showdown. The Nov. 3 contest featured two of the best in the conference going at it.
Following the fine reveal, fans immediately took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to react.
“That actually isn’t as bad as I thought. Still shouldn’t have been ejected,” one fan posted to Pelissero.
“League is soft,” another fan said, defending Branch’s actions.
It’s the first time this season Branch has earned a fine by the league. He won’t face suspension thanks to the NFL’s ruling. Branch will strap on the pads for the huge Sunday Night Football showdown against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Many fans believe Lions-Texans could be a Super Bowl LIX preview.
Branch and the Lions have a potent Texans team to prepare for. Branch already has to account for star Houston wide receiver Nico Collins, who got activated from injured reserve Saturday. Collins missed playing time with a hamstring injury. It’ll mark the first time Branch will face him and the Texans in a live game.
Following the fine reveal, fans immediately took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to react.
“That actually isn’t as bad as I thought. Still shouldn’t have been ejected,” one fan posted to Pelissero.
“League is soft,” another fan said, defending Branch’s actions.
It’s the first time this season Branch has earned a fine by the league. He won’t face suspension thanks to the NFL’s ruling. Branch will strap on the pads for the huge Sunday Night Football showdown against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Many fans believe Lions-Texans could be a Super Bowl LIX preview.
Branch and the Lions have a potent Texans team to prepare for. Branch already has to account for star Houston wide receiver Nico Collins, who got activated from injured reserve Saturday. Collins missed playing time with a hamstring injury. It’ll mark the first time Branch will face him and the Texans in a live game.
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