Detroit Lions star Brian Branch made productive use of his suspension following a controversial fight involving Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Branch, 24, told reporters on Tuesday, October 28, that he made the decision to get baptized “to turn over a new leaf.” The baptism was scheduled for Wednesday, October 29.

“I feel like I need to be saved by God, just going through a time like that,” the Lions safety said.

Branch said getting baptized is “something I’ve been wanting to do, but it was perfect timing.”

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According to the Detroit Free Press, Branch sought religious guidance from Flem Robert Peacher VI, who doubles as the man Branch uses to board his rottweiler named Bruno.

Peacher posted on social m

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