Brian Branch expresses his regret for giving the double middle finger gesture to fans of the Packers.

Brian Branch, the rookie safety for the Detroit Lions, recently expressed his regret for the incident that occurred during the team’s game against the Green Bay Packers, where he was caught on camera giving the double middle finger gesture to Packers fans. In a statement following the game, Branch acknowledged that his actions were inappropriate and did not reflect the respect he has for the game, his teammates, or the fans.

“I want to apologize for the gesture I made during the game,” Branch said. “In the heat of the moment, emotions got the best of me, and I acted in a way that was disrespectful. I know that as a professional athlete, I have a responsibility to set a positive example both on and off the field. What I did was not a reflection of who I am as a person, and I deeply regret letting my emotions get the better of me.”

Branch went on to emphasize that while competition can be intense, respect for the fans and the game is paramount. “I have the utmost respect for the Packers and their fanbase, and I want to make sure my actions going forward represent that respect. I promise to learn from this experience and move forward with more maturity.”