Brian Branch

Detroit Lions, Safety
Age: 24y-4m-14d (Oct 22, 2001)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Alabama
Drafted: Round 2 (#45 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Kelton Crenshaw, Nicole Lynn (Klutch Sports Group)
2026 Cap Hit

$6,475,496

2026 Cash

$5,767,000

Career Earnings

$6,184,790

2023-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)

Brian Branch signed a 4 year, $8,021,730 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $2,833,984 signing bonus, $5,623,608 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,005,433. In 2026, Branch will earn a base salary of $5,667,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,475,496 and a dead cap value of $708,496.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $8,021,730
Average Salary:
$2,005,433
Signing Bonus:
$2,833,984
GTD at Sign:
$5,623,608
Total GTD:
$5,623,608
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2023 22 $1,458,496 0.65% $3,583,984 $3,583,984 $5,623,608
2024 23 $1,823,120 0.71% $1,114,624 $4,698,608 $4,165,112
2025 24 $2,194,678 0.79% $1,486,182 $6,184,790 $2,441,992
2026 25
Estimate
 $6,475,496 2.15% $5,767,000 $11,951,790 $708,496
2027 26
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2023 22 $750,000 $708,496 - $1,458,496 0.65% $5,623,608
2024 23 $1,114,624 $708,496 - $1,823,120 0.71% $4,165,112
2025 24 $1,379,248 $708,496 $106,934 $2,194,678 0.79% $2,441,992
2026 25
Estimate
 $5,667,000 $708,496 $100,000 $6,475,496 2.15% $708,496
2027 26
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2023 22 $750,000 $2,833,984 - $3,583,984 $3,583,984 $11,951,790
2024 23 $1,114,624 - - $1,114,624 $4,698,608 $8,367,806
2025 24 $1,379,248 - $106,934 $1,486,182 $6,184,790 $7,253,182
2026 25
Estimate
 $5,667,000 - $100,000 $5,767,000 $11,951,790 $5,767,000
Contract Notes
  • $5.62M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2023 salary + 2024 salary + $925k of 2025 salary)
  • 2026 Proven Performance Escalator (Level 3)
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$6,184,790

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 22
Active
$3,583,984
$3,583,984
2024 23
Active
$1,114,624
$4,698,608
 Nfc Pro Bowl:SS
2025 24
Injured
$1,486,182
$6,184,790
Total      
$6,184,790
$6,184,790
2026 25
Active / estimate
$5,767,000
Total
$11,951,790

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,243,872 $2,833,984 - - $106,934 - $6,184,790
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
22
$750,000
$2,833,984
$3,583,984
$3,583,984
2024
23
$1,114,624
$1,114,624
$4,698,608
2025
24
$1,379,248
$106,934
$1,486,182
$6,184,790
Total
$3,243,872
$2,833,984
$106,934
$6,184,790
$6,184,790
2026
25
$5,667,000
$100,000
$5,767,000
Total
$8,910,872
$2,833,984
$206,934
$11,951,790

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,243,872 $2,833,984 - - $106,934 - $6,184,790

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2025 DET 15 - 18 Achilles
  • Nov 28, 2025 Fined $23,186 Hit to a Defenseless Receiver against New York (NYG)
  • Nov 21, 2025 Fined $11,599 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Sep 26, 2025 Fined $11,598 Low Block against Baltimore (BAL)
  • Sep 12, 2025 Fined $11,593 Facemask against Green Bay (GB)
  • Sep 12, 2025 Fined $11,593 Taunting against Green Bay (GB)
  • Jan 03, 2025 Fined $10,128 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against San Francisco (SF)
  • Dec 20, 2024 Fined $10,128 Taunting against Chicago (CHI)
  • Nov 15, 2024 Fined $10,128 Hip-Drop Tackle against Houston (HOU)
  • Nov 08, 2024 Fined $10,128 Hit to a Defenseless Receiver against Green Bay (GB)
  • Nov 08, 2024 Fined $10,128 Obscene Gesture against Green Bay (GB)
  • Sep 27, 2024 Fined $10,128 Impermissible use of the helmet against Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 27, 2024 Fined $10,128 Fighting against Arizona (ARI)
  • Dec 23, 2023 Fined $8,103 Helmet to Helmet hit against Denver (DEN)
  • Oct 06, 2023 Fined $8,103 Horse Collar tackle against Atlanta (ATL)
  • Oct 06, 2023 Fined $8,103 Helmet to helmet hit against Bijan Robinson (ATL)
  • Jul 18, 2023 Signed a 4 year $8.02 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Apr 28, 2023 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 2 (#45 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 28, 2025 Hit to a Defenseless Receiver against New York (NYG) $23,186
Nov 21, 2025 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against Philadelphia (PHI) $11,599
Sep 26, 2025 Low Block against Baltimore (BAL) $11,598
Sep 12, 2025 Taunting against Green Bay (GB) $11,593
Sep 12, 2025 Facemask against Green Bay (GB) $11,593
Jan 03, 2025 Impermissible Use of the Helmet against San Francisco (SF) $10,128
Dec 20, 2024 Taunting against Chicago (CHI) $10,128
Nov 15, 2024 Hip-Drop Tackle against Houston (HOU) $10,128
Nov 08, 2024 Obscene Gesture against Green Bay (GB) $10,128
Nov 08, 2024 Hit to a Defenseless Receiver against Green Bay (GB) $10,128
Sep 27, 2024 Fighting against Arizona (ARI) $10,128
Sep 27, 2024 Impermissible use of the helmet against Arizona (ARI) $10,128
Dec 23, 2023 Helmet to Helmet hit against Denver (DEN) $8,103
Oct 06, 2023 Helmet to helmet hit against Bijan Robinson (ATL) $8,103
Oct 06, 2023 Horse Collar tackle against Atlanta (ATL) $8,103
Fines: 15 $164,774
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 DET 12 12 747 67.91 3 75 48 27 1 0
2024 DET 16 15 853 74.50 1 109 79 30 1 4
2023 DET 15 9 737 62.56 1 74 50 24 1 3

Calculated Market Value

$20.0M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 4 years, $79,918,568
  • Avg. Salary: $19,979,642
  • NFL Rank: 118
  • S Rank: 3

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $2,005,433
  • NFL Rank: 606
  • S Rank: 40

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Brian Branch to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Antoine Winfield Jr. 4 $84,100,000 $21,025,000 25
Kyle Hamilton 4 $100,400,000 $25,100,000 24
Minkah Fitzpatrick 4 $73,612,235 $18,403,059 25
Kerby Joseph 4 $86,000,000 $21,500,000 24
Averages 4 $86,028,059 $21,507,015 24.5

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Branch's current age (24), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
5 $105,567,165 $21,113,433

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Branch statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Int/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, Rating

Player GP% Tackles/Gm Int/Gm Catch Rate/Yr Rating
Antoine Winfield Jr.
2022-2023
 88.24 4.67 0.13 69.30 84.50
Kyle Hamilton
2023-2024
 94.12 4.38 0.16 65.45 88.05
Minkah Fitzpatrick
2020-2021
 96.97 4.50 0.19 49.95 69.65
Kerby Joseph
2023-2024
 94.12 3.91 0.41 59.20 73.90
Average 93.36 4.37 0.22 60.98 79.03
Brian Branch
2024-2025
 82.35 4.54 0.14 59.90 77.55
Pct Change -11.79 3.89 -36.36 1.77 -1.87
Median Prime % Change -1.87%
Average Prime % Change -8.87%

Calculated Market Value: Brian Branch

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
4 years, $79,918,568 $19,979,642
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