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Lions' Brian Branch Apologizes for Giving Packers Fans Middle Finger After Ejection

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Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Green Bay Packers wide receiver Bo Melton during Sunday's 24-14 win. As he departed the field, he flipped off Packers fans at Lambeau Field, earning him a second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

On Wednesday, he apologized for those actions:

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