Dan Campbell provides update on Kerby Joseph's recovery progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced on August 11 that safety Kerby Joseph's rehabilitation from a knee injury is progressing well. Although Joseph may not be ready for the season opener, there is no indication of setbacks regarding his knee. Campbell emphasized that Joseph is on a similar recovery track as teammate Brian Branch, who is rehabilitating from an Achilles injury. The Lions have bolstered their secondary with veteran additions, providing depth while Joseph and Branch recover. The team may still need to make a decision about keeping Joseph on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list before final roster cuts, which could affect his availability for the beginning of the season.
- •Joseph's rehab is progressing well, according to Dan Campbell.
- •Joseph likely to miss Week 1 of the season.
- •The Lions added Chuck Clark and retained Avonte Maddox for depth.
- •Joseph could remain on PUP list, missing first four games.
- •Both Joseph and Branch are recovering from injuries.
- 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Reveals Latest on Kerby Joseph Recovery
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell gives update on Kerby Joseph injury timeline
"Dan Campbell says Kerby Joseph’s rehab is progressing “very well,” giving the Lions encouraging news about one of their most important defenders.
"Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph’s rehab appears to be going well, and we have a better idea of his return date.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:44 PMDan Campbell Reveals Latest on Kerby Joseph Recovery
Dan Campbell says Kerby Joseph’s rehab is progressing “very well,” giving the Lions encouraging news about one of their most important defenders.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:35 PMDan Campbell gives update on Kerby Joseph injury timeline
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph’s rehab appears to be going well, and we have a better idea of his return date.
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