Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph, a 2024 First-Team All-Pro who signed a four-year, $86 million extension in early 2025, is facing an uncertain recovery timeline after a serious knee injury that sidelined him for most of last season.
Head coach Dan Campbell admitted the team still has no clear idea when Joseph will be cleared to return, saying the Lions are taking a cautious approach to his rehabilitation rather than rushing him back too soon.
Campbell explained that Joseph has been working through treatment and strength-building programs, but the team will likely not know his true status until training camp intensifies.
The coach’s comments did not reflect strong optimism, and he declined to discuss specific treatments the safety has undergone.
Overall, the latest update raises concern about whether Joseph will return to his All-Pro level form during the upcoming season, leaving his availability for the Lions in doubt.
