For the first time since his ejection in Sunday’s win over the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch spoke to reporters about the hit that got him kicked out, showing remorse over how things went down.

The Detroit Lions went on the road and easily took down division rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday, but they did lose safety Brian Branch during the game. Branch was ejected from the game because of a late hit, and on his way out, he flipped off the Green Bay crowd with both fingers.

The Detroit Lions will have to finish their Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers without one of their best defensive players, as defensive back Brian Branch was ejected in the second quarter after delivering a helmet-to-helmet hit that was flagged for unnecessary roughness.