Joseph Out for Start of 2026 Season | NFL News

Detroit Lions’ defense takes a major hit as safety Kerby Joseph heads to the reserve/physically unable to perform list, sidelining him for at least the first four games of the 2026 season. Though his knee issues kept him out most of last year (six games, 18 tackles, 3 picks), Joseph was elite in 2024 — earning First-Team All-Pro honors and leading the NFL with nine interceptions. The team’s hoping he can return strong once healthy, but his absence leaves a glaring hole in their secondary, forcing tough adjustments.

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