Down at the NFL Combine, the Detroit Lions provided some updates on safety Kerby Joseph's ongoing knee injury, which has been a concern since 2025. The news remains a mixed bag, and the Lions are keeping their cards close to the chest regarding Joseph's readiness for the 2026 season.
Coach Dan Campbell shared, "That’s tough to say. We’ve been treating him.
He’s done a few things. We’re in-I would say-the position now to where we’re slowly working him back."
It’s a cautious approach, as they assess how Joseph's knee responds over the next month. Will it stabilize?
Can he regain enough strength? These are the questions hovering over the Lions' camp.
The updates so far don't exactly inspire confidence. The Lions' strategy seems to focus on managing the injury rather than curing it.
Back in December, Campbell mentioned, "I don’t think it’s necessarily going away, but I think you do the best you can to manage it." This reflects a common reality in the NFL, where players often deal with lingering issues like cartilage or meniscus problems.
Joseph echoed this sentiment, stating, “You don’t fix it. Just keep your faith.”
His injury sidelined him for the last 11 games of the season. Even an attempted comeback with a heavy brace ended with him back on the injured reserve list.
While some have speculated that this could be a career-altering injury, a report from Jordan Schultz suggests otherwise.
However, the dialogue surrounding Joseph's condition has been anything but uplifting. The hope is that, as the Lions gather more information in the coming months, the outlook will turn more positive. For now, fans and the team alike are left to wait and see how this critical situation unfolds.