Things just got heated between the Detroit Lions and the NFL’s social media team — and this time, it’s not about a missed call.
Earlier today, the league posted a video showing Brian Branch’s on-field altercation that led to his suspension. The clip spread quickly across social platforms — until it suddenly vanished. That’s because Lions players weren’t having it.
Several players reportedly took offense to the way the video was edited, suggesting it painted Branch in a negative light while ignoring what led up to the scuffle. It didn’t take long before the post disappeared from the NFL’s official accounts, sparking even more speculation about why it was shared in the first place.
Inside the Lions locker room, the mood was clear — the team felt their guy was being targeted. One veteran reportedly called the post “disrespectful,” while another said, “If you’re going to post that, show the whole story.”
The situation follows a string of controversies involving Branch over the past week, from his one-game suspension to critical commentary from NFL Films that many fans and players felt crossed the line.
For Detroit, the message is simple: they’re tired of the narrative being twisted. Branch may have made a mistake, but the locker room is standing behind him — loud and united.
As one fan posted on X:
> “They can delete the video, but they can’t delete the heart this team plays with.”
NFL Deletes Viral Brian Branch Fight Video After Lions Players Explode Online
