Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch has been fined for an aggressive helmet-to-helmet hit against a Green Bay Packers wide receiver in Week 9. It was the second occasion this season in which Branch was docked monies for actions deemed inappropriate within the field of play.

The on-field actions of Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch have made a negative impact on his wallet. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that the NFL

Lions' Brian Branch now knows how much money he needs to cough up, following his controversial actions against the Packers.

For the first time since his ejection in Sunday’s win over the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch spoke to reporters about the hit that got him kicked out, showing remorse over how things went down.

The initial fine stems from the fact that he was ejected following a helmet-to-helmet hit on Bo Melton, as the crown of his helmet went directly into the facemask of Melton. According to the NFL, Branch was slapped with $10,128 for unnecessary roughness, which they labeled as a hit on a defenseless player.

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Green Bay Packers wide receiver Bo Melton during Sunday's 24-14 win. As

Detroit Lions' Brian Branch was ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit on Green Bay Packers receiver Bo Melton. Fox's Tom Brady didn't agree with the call.

Lions safety Brian Branch says he agrees with the call on his big hit against the Packers on Sunday, and he regrets his subsequent actions.

The Detroit Lions went on the road and easily took down division rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday, but they did lose safety Brian Branch during the game. Branch was ejected from the game because of a late hit, and on his way out, he flipped off the Green Bay crowd with both fingers.

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected Sunday at Green Bay after delivering a helmet-to-helmet hit to Packers receiver Bo Melton.