Lions weigh options for Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch on PUP list
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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.
- •Joseph and Branch have not practiced all summer.
- •Joseph is dealing with a personal matter.
- •Players on PUP must sit out at least four games.
- •Campbell plans to meet with general manager this week.
- •Lions face the Saints in season opener on September 13.
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Set to Announce Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph Decisions
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph on PUP? Lions still debating that move
"The Detroit Lions must make major roster decisions involving Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph before Sunday's 53-man deadline, with Reserve/PUP carrying significant consequences.
"The Detroit Lions are still deciding whether to keep injured safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch on the physically unable to perform list.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:23 PMDetroit Lions Set to Announce Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph Decisions
The Detroit Lions must make major roster decisions involving Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph before Sunday's 53-man deadline, with Reserve/PUP carrying significant consequences.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 4:55 PMBrian Branch, Kerby Joseph on PUP? Lions still debating that move
The Detroit Lions are still deciding whether to keep injured safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch on the physically unable to perform list.
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