Brian Branch Mentioned in Jared Goff's Criticism of Louis Riddick's Commentary

Lions safety Brian Branch was indirectly referenced by quarterback Jared Goff in a public comment. Goff sarcastically suggested that ESPN's Louis Riddick would analyze the incident where Daron Payne punched Amon-Ra St. Brown on his show, NFL Turning Point. This comment stems from a previous clip narrated by Riddick concerning Branch, which was deleted after causing controversy. The Lions perceived the clip, despite Branch being in the wrong for punching JuJu Smith-Schuster earlier, as crossing a line. The team has not forgotten the incident, and Goff's remark indicates the lingering sentiment.