The league has suspended Lions safety Brian Branch for an illegal hit during Sunday’s game against the Packers. On his way to the locker room, Branch gave the crowd a two-fisted, middle-finger salute.

Branch was fined for both offences.

The fines were equal. It was $10,128 for the illegal hit and another $10,128 for the two-barrel gesture.

It’s strange that a safety rule would trigger the same fine as a rule against performing certain gestures. Regardless, Branch will take out $20,256. Call waiting.

It will be back on Sunday night as the Lions face the Texans in Houston on NBC and the Peacock.