2024 position breakdown: Safeties

Tim Twentyman

The Good: Detroit moved Brian Branch from the nickel cornerback spot, where he played as a rookie, to safety alongside Kerby Joseph in 2024 and the pair became arguably the best safety duo in football. Joseph earned his first All-Pro nod and Branch was named to his first Pro Bowl.

Joseph recorded 83 tackles (58 solo), defended 12 passes and led the league with nine intercepti