Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
As expected, Joseph will miss his second straight game, as the bye week wasn't enough time for Joseph to heal up for this NFC North tilt. Thomas Harper and Erick Hallett started at safety in Week 7 and figure to be in line for increased reps once again versus Minnesota.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Not expected to play Week 9
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Coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Joseph (knee) is not expected to play Sunday against the Vikings, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
"It's gonna take a minute here," Campbell said of Joseph's recovery. Joseph hasn't played since Week 6 and will miss a second consecutive game with the Lions coming out of their bye week. Thomas Harper and Erick Hallett started at safety against the Buccaneers in Week 7.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Still working through knee issue
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The Lions listed Joseph (knee) as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Joseph is recovering from a knee injury he sustained during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs, which prevented him from playing against the Buccaneers in Week 7. The Lions didn't hold a practice Wednesday, so the 2022 third-rounder will have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's NFC North tilt against the Vikings. Joseph's return would mean less defensive snaps at safety for Thomas Harper and Erick Hallett.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Held out of Friday's practice
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Joseph (knee) did not practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Joseph has been held out of the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury that he appeared to aggravate during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs. The 2022 third-rounder would likely have to practice in at least a limited capacity Saturday in order to have a realistic chance of playing against the Buccaneers on Monday night. With Brian Branch suspended for one game, the Lions would have to turn to Thomas Harper, Erick Hallett and Jammie Robinson to step up at safety if Joseph is not cleared to play.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Misses practice Thursday
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Joseph (knee) did not practice Thursday.
Joseph was briefly forced out of Detroit's loss to the Chiefs in Week 6 due to a knee injury, though he managed to retake the field and finish the contest with four solo tackles. Now, though, he'll likely need to take part in at least limited on-field reps Friday and/or Saturday in order to be cleared for Monday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Back in action
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Joseph (knee) has returned to action in Sunday night's matchup with Kansas City, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Joseph was briefly sidelined with a knee injury, but the safety has since made his way back to the field. The 24-year-old has compiled two solo tackles so far in the game.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Questionable to return Sunday
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Joseph (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Chiefs.
Joseph was limited by a knee injury at practice all week, and although he was cleared to play Sunday, he now appears to have potentially aggravated his knee. In his absence, Thomas Harper stands to see an increase in workload in Detroit's secondary versus Kansas City.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Iffy to play against Kansas City
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Joseph (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Joseph and fellow starting safety Brian Branch (ankle) are both questionable for Sunday's road tilt, which opens the door for special-teams contributors Thomas Harper and Loren Strickland to log defensive snaps. Joseph has managed to play through a lingering knee issue from mid-September, though he wasn't able to participate in any capacity this week.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Remains DNP on Thursday
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Joseph (knee) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice.
Joseph has been playing through the knee issue despite missing practice time during the week. Joseph played 100 percent of the defensive snaps last Sunday against the Bengals and has logged 14 tackles (10 solo) and four pass breakups, including three interceptions, through five contests.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Still working through knee issue
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Joseph (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
Joseph continues to have his practice time limited while tending to a lingering knee issue. He hasn't missed a game all season, and through five games he's recorded 14 tackles (10 solo) and four pass defenses (three interceptions). Joseph's practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Chiefs on Sunday.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Gets questionable tag for Week 5
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Joseph (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.
Joseph opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a knee injury that has lingered through the first month of the regular season. He's given himself a chance to play after practicing in a limited capacity Friday, though his status for Sunday's game may not be known until the Lions announce their list of inactive players, which should take place approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Daniel Thomas (forearm) on injured reserve, Thomas Harper would be in line for a larger role at safety alongside Brian Branch if Joseph is not cleared to play.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Secures interception in win
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Joseph recorded three total tackles (one solo) and an interception in Sunday's 34-10 win over Cleveland.
Joseph produced exactly three stops for the third week in a row, while he was also able to be on the receiving end of an errant pass from Joe Flacco in the first quarter, securing his second interception of the year. The safety is now up to 10 total tackles (seven solo) and two passes defensed, both of which were interceptions, over four games this season.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Questionable to return Week 4
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Joseph is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to a knee injury.
Joseph appeared to injure his knee on the same play that D.J. Reed picked off Joe Flacco in the second quarter. Joseph was helped off the field by two trainers to avoid putting pressure on his leg before being taken to the locker room, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Thomas Harper will likely see more snaps at safety alongside Brian Branch for as long as Joseph is sidelined.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Playing Week 3
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Joseph (knee) is active for Monday night's game against Baltimore.
Joseph was able to play through a knee issue during the Lions' Week 2 win over the Bears, and he has been cleared to do so again Monday after logging limited practices all week. The 2022 third-rounder has opened the regular season with four tackles (three solo) and an interception across two games.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Nabs another pick in win
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Joseph recorded three total tackles (two solo) and one interception in Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars.
Joseph picked off Mac Jones in the third quarter of Sunday's blowout win, bringing his season total up to seven interceptions through 10 games, which leads the NFL. The third-year pro has also recorded 48 total tackles and nine total passes defended while playing 100 percent of the Lions' defensive snaps in all but two games this year. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing offenses as the season progresses.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Quiet performance in Week 10
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Joseph recorded two total tackles (one solo) in Sunday night's 26-23 win over the Texans.
Joseph played all 65 of Detroit's defensive snaps in the contest, but he was limited to a season-low two tackles in the victory. The safety has had a fantastic season nonetheless, compiling 45 total tackles (30 solo) and eight passes defensed, including six interceptions (one pick-six) over nine games in 2024.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Pick-six in victory
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Joseph recorded four total tackles and a pick-six in Sunday's 24-14 win over the Packers.
Joseph was able to snag yet another interception in Week 9, picking off Jordan Love with less than a minute in the first half and returning it for a touchdown. The safety has now snatched six interceptions in 2024, which is tied with Packers safety Xavier McKinney for the most in the NFL, though Joseph has played one less game. Joseph has had a spectacular start to the season, compiling 43 total tackles (29 solo), six interceptions, including Sunday's pick-six, and eight total passes defensed over eight games in 2024.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Late-week downgrade
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Joseph (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Joseph was listed as a full participant Wednesday, although the team didn't hold a practice and his participation was just an estimate. However, it's possible the Illinois product suffered the injury during Thursday's session. Either way, a clearer picture of the extent of his injury should come Friday when the Lions release their next injury report.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Practices in full Thursday
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Joseph (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Joseph was able to play through a hamstring issue in Week 2 against Tampa Bay, but he popped up on Wednesday's injury report due to a back injury. The fact he was able to practice in full Thursday indicates that he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Joseph has tallied 10 tackles (six solo) and one interception through the first two games of the regular season.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Exits game with arm injury
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Joseph (arm) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Joseph sustained the injury in the third quarter. He had two tackles (one solo) before his exit. In Joseph's absence, Ifeatu Melifonwu will likely slot into the free safety spot alongside strong safety starter C.J. Gardner-Johnson, while Will Harris provides depth.
