JuJu Smith-Schuster, Branch and Chiefs
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Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch says JuJu Smith-Schuster hitting him in the back is what caused him to attack him after the game.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch drew blood when he struck Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster after Detroit's 30-17 loss on Sunday night.
NFL Films highlighted Brian Branch's 'long day' on its show 'Turning Point' with a since-deleted post on social media.
Cameras showed Smith-Schuster bleeding as he made his way to the Chiefs’ locker room. After the game, Branch stated that his cheap shot on Smith-Schuster stemmed from unhappiness over a hit he took from the veteran wide receiver on a blocking play, believing there should have been a flag:
As you know by now, the NFL has decided to suspend Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch after Sunday night's incident with Kansas City Chiefs receiver Juju Smith-Schuster. Just as a refresher, here's how the appeals process works.