Brian Branch was scheduled to get an MRI on his injured foot after he was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 9, for the second straight day.
The Detroit Lions safety worked out on the side during individual drills at practice Wednesday and had a noticeable limp as he left the locker room Thursday.
One of the Lions ' most important defensive players, Branch ranks third on the team with 26 tackles and has a team-high five passes defended through five games. He made his first Pro Bowl last year. JACK TO BACK: Campbell drawing Hall of Fame comparisons for Detroit Lions
The Lions are dealing with a slew of injuries in their secondary . Starting cornerbacks D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold are out indefinitely with hamstring and shoulder injuries, the team placed backup cornerback Khalil D