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Kerby Joseph knee injury and recovery
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Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph has been managing a knee injury that limited his availability during the 2025 season. Following his placement on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, external speculation arose regarding the severity of the injury, with some analysts suggesting potential long-term health risks that could impact his career. More recent updates from head Head coach Dan Campbell indicate has noted that Joseph’s rehabilitation is progressing well, though he is the player has also currently been managing a personal issue. He Joseph, who missed the final 11 games of the previous season due to knee problems, is expected reportedly on a similar recovery timeline to return later in teammate Brian Branch, who is rehabbing a torn Achilles. As the 2026 season rather than for approaches, both Joseph and Branch remain on the regular-season opener. Reserve/PUP list, guaranteeing they will miss at least the first four games of the campaign. Joseph has since returned to the team facility in Allen Park to continue his rehabilitation. Safeties coach Jim O’Neill reported that both players are making significant progress, stating they are “crushing rehab.” To manage his absence, the absence of their primary safeties, the Lions have utilized veteran Chuck Clark and increased the role of Avonte Maddox during training camp.
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