Lions' Brian Branch ejected, flips middle finger to Packers fans after throwing illegal hit

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected from Sunday’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers after officials determined his hit on receiver Bo Melton was bad enough to toss him out. 

Branch hit Melton in the head area, which officials quickly called unnecessary roughness. 

However, after the league office reviewed the play in New York, it was determined that Branch’s hit was enough to throw him out of the game. Branch couldn’t believe the decision, but he had to listen to the officials...