Don’t expect Kerby Joseph to be back on the field Thursday against the Green Bay Packers.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters Tuesday, Nov. 25, that he anticipates the All-Pro safety will miss his sixth straight game as he continues his recovery from a lingering knee injury.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“Yeah, I don’t see Kerby this week,” Campbell said.
Joseph last played Oct. 12 in a 30-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
“He’s rehabbing,” Campbell said. “He’s putting in the work. He knows the work is putting in now will hopefully keep…riding this wave up and down where, OK, he’s back, now he’s not able to go.”
In other words, the goal is to make sure Joseph is healthy enough that he avoids a potential setback upon returning to action.
“All of this about getting him to a point where we stabilize some of these muscles in this area where we get him to all right, here we go,” Campbell elaborated. “It doesn’t mean it’s going to alleviate some of the pain. But it’s going to make him feel a lot better, and he will be more than functional, and he will be able to produce.”
Detroit Lions cornerback DJ. Reed (4), center, recovers a Baltimore Ravens fumble as safety Kerby Joseph (31), left, celebrates during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.Since Joseph has been out, second-year veteran Thomas Harper has started in his place. In that five-game stretch, he contributed 22 tackles and four pass breakups. He was also targeted eight times, surrendering five completions for 84 yards and two touchdowns. On Sunday, during a 34-27 overtime conquest of the New York Giants, he produced his second career interception, when he lunged in front of Wan’Dale Robinson to snatch a low throw from Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“He’s just taking the coaching and then just letting his athletic ability show,” defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend said earlier this month. “And like most times, the more opportunities that you have, more comfortable you become with it. He’s getting a lot of practice reps. He’s getting to see it and do it on the field in practice and you can kind of see it carrying over to the game.”
Raymond’s status unclear
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) catches a pass from quarterback Jared Goff (16) in the second quarter against the New York Giants at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.Just as he was Monday, Kalif Raymond was listed as a non-participant on the team’s estimated practice report Tuesday after the Lions held their second consecutive walkthrough. The veteran receiver and return specialist hurt his ankle on a seven-yard catch late in the third quarter of the Lions’ victory over the Giants on Sunday and didn’t play the remainder of the game.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“It’s a little stiff a little swollen,” Campbell said. “We’ll where he’s at with it [Wednesday].”
If Raymond is not available, rookie Isaac TeSlaa will replace him as the team’s third receiver.
Lions injury report vs. Packers
Here is the Lions’ estimated injury report after their Tuesday walk-through:
C Graham Glasgow, DNP (knee).
S Kerby Joseph, DNP (knee).
EDGE Josh Paschal, DNP (knee)
WR Kalif Raymond, DNP (ankle).
TE Brock Wright, DNP (neck).
CB Terrion Arnold, limited (concussion).
OT Taylor Decker, limited (shoulder).
OT Penei Sewell, limited (ankle).
G Tate Ratledge, limited (knee).
WR Isaac TeSlaa, limited (hand).
RB Sione Vaki, limited (ankle/thumb).
RB Jacob Saylors, limited (back/shoulder).
EDGE Marcus Davenport, full (shoulder).
OL Miles Frazier, full (knee).
DB Brian Branch, full (toe/ankle)
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions injury report: No Kerby Joseph vs Packers
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