Kerby Joseph returns to practice with Detroit Lions ahead of Week 8
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The Detroit Lions have designated All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph to return from the Physically Unable to Perform list and he practiced on October 28. Joseph has been sidelined for over a year due to a knee injury and was last active on October 12, 2025. His return comes as the Lions prepare for a critical NFC North game against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. The team has a 21-day window to evaluate Joseph before a potential activation to the 53-man roster. Lions head coach Dan Campbell expressed earlier optimism regarding Joseph's return this season.
- •Kerby Joseph practiced for the first time since being designated to return.
- •Joseph has not played since suffering a knee injury in October 2025.
- •Detroit has a 21-day window to assess Joseph's readiness for activation.
- •The Lions won their last game against the Green Bay Packers, 20-17.
- •Joseph's return could enhance the Lions' defensive performance as they face the Vikings.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lions open Kerby Joseph's 21-day practice window
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions return Kerby Joseph to practice
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Lions injury update: Kerby Joseph returning to practice
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Announce Huge Kerby Joseph Development
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Lions safety Kerby Joseph returning to practice
"The Detroit Lions have designated All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph to return from PUP, bringing him one step closer to rejoining their defense.
"Detroit Lions All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph is making his long-awaited return to practice this week.
"The Detroit Lions are starting the practice clock on All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 5:45 PMLions open Kerby Joseph's 21-day practice window
More help is on the way for Detroit's defense.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 5:30 PMDetroit Lions return Kerby Joseph to practice
The Detroit Lions are starting the practice clock on All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 5:25 PMLions injury update: Kerby Joseph returning to practice
Detroit Lions All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph is making his long-awaited return to practice this week.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 5:10 PMDetroit Lions Announce Huge Kerby Joseph Development
The Detroit Lions have designated All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph to return from PUP, bringing him one step closer to rejoining their defense.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 5:09 PMLions safety Kerby Joseph returning to practice
Kerby Joseph will return to Detroit Lions practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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