Dan Campbell provides update on Kerby Joseph's recovery progress

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Dan Campbell provides update on Kerby Joseph's recovery progress
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Lions' Dan Campbell updates Kerby Joseph's injury progression
  • 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Kerby Joseph, Lions safety, 'coming along very well' with rehab
  • 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell: Kerby Joseph knee injury rehab 'coming along very well'
  • 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
What they're saying
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Chuck Clark, Avonte Maddox and Thomas Harper continue to take Lions first-team reps at safety with Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch on PUP with injuries.

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Dan Campbell says Kerby Joseph’s rehab is progressing “very well,” giving the Lions encouraging news about one of their most important defenders.

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Head coach Dan Campbell is still confident that Kerby Joseph is on the same recovery timeline as fellow starter Brian Branch.

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