Dan Campbell: Losing Brian Branch hurts, but we're not in dire straits at safety

The Lions lost Brian Branch for the season when he tore his Achilles in last Thursday's win over the Cowboys, but head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday that the team feels like they are still well stocked at safety.

Branch's injury comes at a time when Kerby Joseph is recovering from a knee injury and Thomas Harper is in the concussion protocol, but Campbell said at his press conference that they plan to get Joseph "some reps in practice" this week as he tries to play for the first time since Week 6. Campbell also praised Avonte Maddox's play at the position and named Daniel Thomas, Erick Hallett, and Damontae Kazee as others who make him feel comfortable about who is available.

"We're good, man. . . . We got options here, but it's like anything - you lose a good player, it hurts," Campbell said. "But it's not like we're in dire straits."

Wednesday's practice report will bring updates about Joseph and Harper that will give a better idea of what the safety group will look like against the Rams this week.