So when Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch decided to appeal his suspension for throwing punches after the Lions’ loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, the case went across Nelson’s desk.

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Geronimo Allison are active for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Atlanta Falcons. Nelson is two weeks removed from suffering ...

Former Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson was the appeals officer, jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA, for Branch's appeal ...

ARLINGTON, TEXAS • When one thinks of Green Bay's deep and talented wide receiver corps, Jordy Nelson isn't the first name that comes to mind. But Nelson was first and foremost among all receivers in ...

Branch, who had been fined numerous times in his career for his actions, will now miss a Week 7 ‘Monday Night Football’ game.

The Lions will be without Pro Bowl safety Brian Branch in Week 7 after his unsportsmanlike conduct suspension was upheld.