Lions' Kerby Joseph shows positive signs in practice return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph returned to practice on November 6 after almost a year away from the field due to a chronic knee injury. During his first team practice, he demonstrated better-than-expected performance, according to Lions' safeties coach Jim O'Neil. Despite the encouraging signs, Joseph will not participate in the upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins and his return to game action remains uncertain. O'Neil emphasized the importance of 'stacking multiple days' in practice before considering Joseph's workload in games.
- •Kerby Joseph returned to practice on November 6 after a year off.
- •Joseph has been managing a chronic knee injury since 2025.
- •Coach Jim O'Neil noted Joseph looked better than expected in practice.
- •Joseph will miss the game against the Miami Dolphins.
- •The team will evaluate his progress before determining future participation.
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Lions' Kerby Joseph looks even better than expected in practice return
"Lions safety Kerby Joseph returned to practice after a year away, showing encouraging signs despite a lingering knee injury.
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