Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) and S Kerby Joseph (knee) could both return around the same time, according to ESPN's Eric Woodyard, who writes that the team envisions them being back at practice late in training camp or early September. Both players are currently on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (PUP - Achilles), S Kerby Joseph (PUP - knee), OT Giovanni Manu (NFI), DE Derrick Moore (groin), LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle), LB Jimmy Rolder (leg), OG Juice Scruggs (undisclosed), DE Payton Turner (back), RB Sione Vaki (nose, eye) and DT Mekhi Wingo (groin) are dealing with injuries, and absent from practice.

Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) and S Kerby Joseph (knee) were placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, the team announced Sunday, July 26.

Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) has not suffered any setbacks in his recovery, but head coach Dan Campbell said he does not want to put a timetable on Branch's return.

Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) and S Kerby Joseph (knee) did not participate in the voluntary workout Friday, May 29.

Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 13.

Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) and S Kerby Joseph (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 12, and have been ruled out for Week 15. OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) did not practice and is listed as questionable. OG Kayode Awosika (foot), S Thomas Harper (concussion), OG Christian Mahogany (fibula), WR Kalif Raymond (ankle), RB Sione Vaki (thumb) and TE Shane Zylstra (knee) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. FB Alex Anzalone (illness) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report.

Detroit Lions s Brian Branch (Achilles), OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) and S Kerby Joseph (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 11. OG Kayode Awosika (foot), S Thomas Harper (concussion), OG Christian Mahogany (fibula), WR Kalif Raymond (ankle), RB Sione Vaki (thumb) and TE Shane Zylstra (knee) were limited during practice. LB Alex Anzalone (illness) fully participated in practice.

Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone (illness), S Brian Branch (Achilles) and OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. OG Kayode Awosika (foot), S Thomas Harper (concussion), S Kerby Joseph (knee), OG Christian Mahogany (fibula), WR Kalif Raymond (ankle), RB Sione Vaki (thumb) and TE Shane Zylstra (knee) were limited during practice.

Updating an earlier report, Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles') is out for the season with a torn Achilles'.