Dan Campbell provides updates on Lions' injured players ahead of cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the status of injured players, including Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, during a press conference on August 27. Both players are recovering from injuries but may not return for the start of the season. Campbell also mentioned Isiah Pacheco, who has a back injury complicating his recovery from an MCL injury, though he remains optimistic about Pacheco's availability for Week 1. Additionally, there are no updates regarding center Cade Mays' wrist injury, and rookie Derrick Moore will miss more practice time due to an unspecified injury.
- •Dan Campbell addresses injured players on August 27 in Allen Park.
- •Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph may miss start of the season.
- •Isiah Pacheco's availability is uncertain due to a back injury.
- •Cade Mays' return timeline remains undetermined.
- •Rookie Derrick Moore will not return before the end of camp.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell: Nothing 'definitive' on status of Branch, Joseph, Pacheco
"Dan Campbell shares updates on injured Lions players as the team approaches the final roster cutdown deadline.
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