The Detroit Lions headed back to Michigan, licking their wounds after being soundly beaten by the Kansas City Chiefs, 30-17 . But the bad news did not stop with the loss.

On Monday, it was revealed that Lions safety Brian Branch has been suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct , according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The news comes following his altercation with Chiefs wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster, in which Branch appeared to slap the Chiefs wideout upside the head.

Branch has the opportunity to appeal the suspension, according to the current CBA (collective bargaining agreement). A grievance would be heard and decided by either Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster, or Jordy Nelson, the hearing officers jointly appointed and compensated by the NFL and NFLPA to decide appeals o

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