Lions open practice window for Brian Branch and Cade Mays
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Detroit Lions have opened the 21-day practice window for safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays on October 7. Branch is returning from an Achilles injury suffered last December, while Mays recovers from a wrist injury sustained during training camp. Head coach Dan Campbell emphasized the importance of ensuring Branch's readiness before taking the field. The Lions are currently facing challenges in the secondary and along the offensive line, having two wins and two losses so far this season.
- •Practice window for Branch and Mays opens on October 7
- •Branch is recovering from a December Achilles injury
- •Mays is returning from a wrist injury from training camp
- •Lions currently have a 2-2 record this season
- •Next game is against the Cardinals at 4:25 p.m. Sunday
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell: 'It'll take a minute' for Brian Branch to knock off rust
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Branch, Cade Mays injuries: Lions open practice window for both
"Brian Branch (Achilles) and Cade Mays (wrist) returned to practice Wednesday, Oct. 7, from PUP and injured reserve, respectively.
"The Detroit Lions are opening the 21-day practice window for safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 6:55 PMDan Campbell: 'It'll take a minute' for Brian Branch to knock off rust
Brian Branch (Achilles) and Cade Mays (wrist) returned to practice Wednesday, Oct. 7, from PUP and injured reserve, respectively.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 6:32 PMBrian Branch, Cade Mays injuries: Lions open practice window for both
The Detroit Lions are opening the 21-day practice window for safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays.
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