https://sidelionreport.com/sam-laporta-news-may-push-the-lions-toward-a-brian-branch-contract-extensionSideLion ReportenSam LaPorta news may push the Lions toward a Brian Branch contract extensionDetroit Lions,Brian Branch,Sam LaPorta2026-10-04T17:00:00Z2026-10-04T17:17:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1605,h_902,x_1222,y_91/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m43vgztf53y1xe5rm8.jpgDetroit Lions safety Brian Branch https://sidelionreport.com/latest-injury-news-on-jalen-coker-gives-lions-secondary-a-big-break-01m43hf5sea5SideLion ReportenLatest injury news on Jalen Coker gives Lions secondary a big breakCarolina Panthers,Detroit Lions,Dan Campbell,Brad Holmes2026-10-04T14:00:00Z2026-10-04T14:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2505,h_1409,x_2144,y_308/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m43hqk3yjctafnqtfm.jpgSep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) celebrates with tight end Tommy Tremble (82) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Imageshttps://sidelionreport.com/sam-laporta-s-extension-talks-pausing-doesn-t-mean-he-s-a-guaranteed-goner-in-2027-01m43f12zbeqSideLion ReportenSam LaPorta's extension talks pausing doesn't mean he's a guaranteed goner in 2027Sam LaPorta,Brian Branch,Detroit Lions2026-10-04T13:25:39Z2026-10-04T13:25:39Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2740,h_1541,x_1336,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m43hea5hz2ac5w668y.jpgDetroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) arrives at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.https://sidelionreport.com/3-bold-predictions-for-lions-ahead-of-primetime-matchup-vs-panthers-01m41q8rvkzkSideLion Reporten3 bold predictions for Lions ahead of primetime matchup vs. PanthersDetroit Lions ,Carolina Panthers,Jahmyr Gibbs,Jared Goff,Bryce Young,Tetairoa McMillan,2026 season,NFL,Week 4 2026-10-04T12:32:09Z2026-10-04T12:32:09Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4561,h_2565,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m41qx4vca10kxabrna.jpgDetroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) waves at fans after 31-24 win over New York Jets at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.https://sidelionreport.com/dj-wonnum-is-looking-set-for-primetime-revenge-game-vs-panthers-01m3z6tmh46mSideLion ReportenDJ Wonnum is looking set for primetime revenge game vs. Panthers Detroit Lions,Carolina Panthers ,DJ Wonnum,Bryce Young,Drew Petzing,lions news2026-10-03T18:00:01Z2026-10-03T18:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5010,h_2818,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m3z7dr9ah168cvt41y.jpgAug 3, 2026; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end DJ Wonnum (98) smiles during Detroit Lions training camp. Mandatory Credit: Paul Barnick-Imagn Imageshttps://sidelionreport.com/can-the-lions-run-defense-continue-its-improvement-against-the-panthers-01m3z9th5jf6SideLion ReportenCan the Lions' run defense continue its improvement against the Panthers?Lions,detroit lions,lions defense,lions run defense,lions vs panthers,NFL,Alim McNeill,Aidan Hutchinson,Jack Campbell,Kelvin Sheppard,lions news2026-10-03T16:00:01Z2026-10-03T16:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4616,h_2596,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/53/01m3z9xq86vt1pcd879x.jpgNFL: SEP 27 Jets at Lionshttps://sidelionreport.com/a-sneaky-strength-for-the-panthers-could-be-a-big-thorn-in-lions-side-in-week-4-01m3ywncbqmrSideLion ReportenA sneaky strength for the Panthers could be a big thorn in Lions' side in Week 4Carolina Panthers,Detroit Lions,Jalen Coker,Darren Waller ,Tommy Tremble2026-10-03T12:00:01Z2026-10-03T12:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1845,h_1037,x_1766,y_298/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m3z1001pd2n7fp57wt.jpgCarolina Panthers tight ends Darren Waller and Tommy Tremblehttps://sidelionreport.com/brian-branch-is-annoying-dan-campbell-and-lions-fans-should-be-excited-about-it-01m3yrrw2qf0SideLion ReportenBrian Branch is annoying Dan Campbell, and Lions fans should be excited about itBrian Branch,Dan Campbell,Detroit Lions,Detroit Lions defense,Lions secondary2026-10-03T10:00:01Z2026-10-03T10:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3817,h_2147,x_621,y_1310/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m3yt8ykd3tjzaprxn5.jpgNov 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) enters the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images