Detroit Lions provide OTA injury update on Joseph, Branch, and LaPorta
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:37 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Detroit Lions have concluded their first week of OTAs, providing updates on the participation of Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, and Sam LaPorta. Joseph and Branch are both expected to remain sidelined as they recover from injuries, with Branch rehabbing an Achilles injury and Joseph managing knee issues. LaPorta's limited participation during practice is not unexpected, yet he is engaging in jog-throughs, indicating some progress. OTAs continue through June 11, and further updates on these players' activity may be anticipated as the sessions progress.
- •Lions have completed their first week of 2026 OTAs.
- •Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch continue to rehab injuries.
- •Sam LaPorta is participating in limited jog-throughs.
- •OTAs run through June 11, updates expected.
- •Team is focused on managing players' recovery levels.
- 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions OTA Injury Update: Joseph, Branch, & LaPorta
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