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Lions remain uncertain about Kerby Joseph's knee injury status

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Lions remain uncertain about Kerby Joseph's knee injury status
Summary

The Detroit Lions still lack clarity on the recovery of safety Kerby Joseph from a chronic knee injury. Head coach Dan Campbell indicated that Joseph, who missed the final half of the 2025 season, has not yet participated in practice or on-field work. The team is focused on rehabilitation efforts, exploring various options while being cautious not to push Joseph before he is ready. The Lions have strengthened their safety positions by adding players in free agency and re-signing veterans to mitigate the impact of injuries to both Joseph and Brian Branch.

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Status Watch
  • •Joseph sidelined due to a chronic knee injury since late 2025.
  • •Campbell states they do not know Joseph's readiness for training camp.
  • •Lions added Christian Izien and Chuck Clark to bolster the safety position.
  • •Brian Branch also recovering from a torn Achilles injury.
  • •Team emphasizes careful rehabilitation for Joseph before on-field activities.
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  • 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Lions still ‘don’t know’ future of Kerby Joseph’s injury recovery
What they're saying
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The Detroit Lions still don’t know how Kerby Joseph’s knee injury will hold up for the 2026 season.

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