The Detroit Lions placed defensive back Brian Branch on their physically unable-to-perform list ahead of his second season with the franchise. Joining defensive linemen D.J. Reader and Marcus Davenport on the PUP along with rookie offensive tackle Giovanni Manu, who was placed on the Non-Football Injury list. Branch’s PUP placement did not come as much of a surprise after he had missed all of Detroit’s offseason program workouts following cleanup surgery in his ankle following his rookie season with the Lions. Seen in walking boot and scooter following the 2024 NFL Draft. In his rookie season …