Detroit Lions Make Significant Decision on Kerby Joseph
Dan Campbell said Joseph has passed every physical test as the All-Pro safety nears his first practice after a yearlong knee injury absence.
- Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph returned to practice on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, after spending the first seven weeks of the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
- Joseph has not played since Oct. 12, 2025, when he left early during a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs due to a chronic knee condition requiring extensive rehabilitation.
- Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Joseph passed every physical test, with knee strength now "equal to the other leg." Campbell called Joseph an "energy bug" who strengthens the team.
- The Lions have 21 days, until Nov. 18, to activate Joseph to the 53-man roster or keep him on the PUP list for the remainder of the season.
- Joseph will not play this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings, but the Lions face the Miami Dolphins in Week 9 before traveling to Europe as they fight for an NFC North playoff spot.
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Lions clear Joseph to practice, gives team 21 days to decide whether to put safety on active roster
The Detroit Lions cleared Kerby Joseph to practice on Wednesday, giving the team 21 days to decide whether to put the 2024 All-Pro safety on the active roster or on season-ending injured reserve
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Lions open practice window for All-Pro S Kerby Joseph
By Field Level Media Oct 28 (Field Level Media) - Detroit Lions All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph is set to practice for the first time this season, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Wednesday. Campbell said the team is opening the 21-day practice window f...
Detroit Lions make significant decision on Kerby Joseph
The Detroit Lions made a significant decision regarding safety Kerby Joseph. A little over a year since he injured his left knee against the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Dan Campbell announced, prior to practice on Wednesday that the All-Pro safety will return to practice this week.
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