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Former Alabama defensive back opens training camp for Lions with an injury

The Detroit Lions open training camp with four players on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

Brian Branch, a University of Alabama alumnus, is one of the players.

A former Crimson Tide defensive back, Branch was taken in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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He had a very successful rookie season in the Lions’ secondary, totaling 74 tackles, a sack, 13 pass breakups, three interceptions, a forced fumble, and a defensive touchdown.