Dan Campbell provides update on Brian Branch's Achilles injury recovery

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered a mixed update on safety Brian Branch's recovery from an Achilles injury sustained in early December. Despite the positive recovery reports of other players with similar injuries, Campbell was cautious about Branch's potential return for training camp, saying it may not be realistic. He mentioned that if Branch isn’t ready, he will likely start on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which would affect his availability for at least the first four games of the season. Campbell emphasized that Branch is making progress with no setbacks but refrained from providing a specific timeline for his return.

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