But the former Alabama defensive back’s 2025 campaign really ended in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 4 when Branch sustained an Achilles tendon injury. Branch’s injury leaves the Lions without the only player in the NFL who has at least 75 tackles, 2.5 sacks and nine passes defended this season.

Alex Anzalone's second fine of the 2025 season pushes his career total to $93,190 following the Week 14 incident against Dallas.

The circumstances keep changing. But Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has remained one of the NFL's top-performing passers this season.

The Detroit Lions learned many of the official dates for the 2026 NFL season as they try to salvage a playoff push for this campaign. Below are those important dates, along with insights on many of them as provided by the NFL. Jan. 5 — Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2026 season, including players from the CFL.

Former Detroit Lions quarterback Adrian Martinez has a new NFL home, returning to the New York Jets after being released.