Lions weigh options for Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch on PUP list

The Detroit Lions continue to consider whether to place safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch on the physically unable to perform list ahead of roster cuts this weekend. Both players have missed training camp due to injuries, with Joseph also managing personal matters. Lions head coach Dan Campbell noted that while neither player is expected to be ready for the season opener on September 13 against the New Orleans Saints, both are improving. Decisions regarding their status will be made in the next few days as the team finalizes its 53-man roster. The earliest Joseph or Branch could return is Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals if they start the season on PUP.

• 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph on PUP? Lions still debating that move