Summary
Lions' coach Dan Campbell apologized to Chiefs' coach Andy Reid and player JuJu Smith-Schuster after a postgame fight involving Lions' safety Brian Branch. The incident occurred after the Chiefs won against the Lions. The NFL is likely to punish Branch for his actions during the game.
Key Facts
- Brian Branch, a safety for the Lions, refused to shake hands with Chiefs' quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, leading to a fight.
- JuJu Smith-Schuster, a Chiefs wide receiver, was struck by Branch, which started a scuffle on the field.
- Dan Campbell, the Lions' head coach, publicly apologized for Branch's behavior and said it was unacceptable.
- Branch claimed his actions were in response to being blocked illegally by Smith-Schuster.
- The NFL may fine or suspend Branch due to his involvement in the fight and his history of fines.
- Branch could face a fine of over $40,000 for the incident, which aligns with typical penalties for first offenses of fighting.
- The Lions' upcoming game is against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on "Monday Night Football."
