Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch and defensive end DJ Wonnum have been ruled out after sustaining concussions in a collision, according to a report by Marlowe Alter of the Detroit Free Press published on November 1, 2026.
The incident occurred during recent team activity, though specific details about the timing and circumstances of the collision were not immediately disclosed. Both players have entered the NFL's concussion protocol.
Branch, a second-year defensive back, and Wonnum, a veteran pass rusher acquired in the offseason, represent significant losses for the Lions' defense as they navigate the 2026 season.
