The Lions hoped to get safety Kerby Joseph back from a knee injury for this Sunday’s game against the Rams, but that is looking unlikely on Friday.
Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters at his press conference that Joseph had a setback during practice this week and he doesn’t feel “as good” about his chances of playing as a result. Campbell also said that Joseph could be a candidate for injured reserve and, with four games left in the season, that would make the postseason the only potential return date.
Joseph has not played since Week 6 and this week’s development comes after the Lions lost Brian Branch for the rest of the season to a torn Achilles.
Avonte Maddox, Daniel Thomas, Thomas Harper, and Jalen Mills are the other safety options on the 53-man roster in Detroit.
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