Getty Safety Brian Branch of the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions have two big contract decisions to make before the end of the 2026 season. They are working on contract extensions with both Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta, and both are expected to drag on into the season.
If they can only get one done, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report argues they should focus on Brian Branch first. Knox argues that Branch is more difficult to replace.
“LaPorta is the healthier of the two right now, as Branch is on the PUP list following last year’s
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