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Lions' Branch ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit vs. Packers

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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Green Bay Packers receiver Bo Melton during Sunday's game.

Branch was disqualified after delivering a late hit on Melton at 6:18 in the second quarter with the Lions leading 7-3 at Lambeau Field.

Branch then flipped off the crowd in apparent frustration and was flagged for another unsportsmanlike conduct penalty before he exited the field.

Branch, a key contributor for Detroit's defense, tallied two tackles against Green Bay before his ejection.