Overview
- Branch practiced Tuesday after serving a one-game ban for striking JuJu Smith-Schuster following Detroit’s Oct. 12 loss at Kansas City.
- His suspension was upheld on appeal, and he apologized again, saying his actions were unacceptable and will not happen again.
- He described missing the Oct. 20 win over Tampa Bay as difficult and said he avoided watching live because it would have made him too emotional.
- Branch said he used the time to reflect and plans to be baptized on Wednesday as he turns a new leaf.
- Coaches and teammates, who wore his No. 32 during the Buccaneers game, praised his leadership and expect him to play against Minnesota.