Dan Campbell can’t reassure fans who think Kerby Joseph’s career is done
Key Points:
- Detroit Lions safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph remain on the Physically Unable to Perform list, with Branch closer to returning than Joseph, who continues to recover from a knee injury lasting over a year.
- Coach Dan Campbell emphasized that Joseph will not return until his knee feels strong and he is comfortable, despite no setbacks, indicating a cautious approach to his recovery.
- There is growing skepticism among fans about Joseph's ability to return to football, as the team has stated no surgery can fix his condition and he must manage it long-term.
- Campbell's comments suggest uncertainty about Joseph's future playing time, with no clear timeline for his return and an implication that nothing might change to allow him back on the field this season.
- Joseph's prolonged absence raises questions about his football career and the impact on his $16.6 million option bonus due in March 2027.