The former Alabama defensive back said officials made the right call on the hit that led to his ejection on Sunday.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch reacts to being ejected from an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.As he left the field after being ejected from Sunday’s game, Branch thrust his arms up and showed his middle fingers to the crowd at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsinon Wednesday. “I feel like that was just the heat of the moment for me, and I apologize to everyone that seen that. That won’t happen again.
In the second quarter of Detroit’s 24-14 victory over the Packers, Branch put the top of his helmet into the face mask of Melton, who didn’t catch the pass. The hit drew a penalty for helmet-to-helmet contact.. “I feel like my target was obviously high. But that was never my intentions to aim for the head. Moving forward, I do have to move my target down.”Branch was ejected after consultation between the field officials and league officiating headquarters.
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