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The Detroit Lions made the decision to part ways with safety Brandon Joseph prior to the Week 16 game against the Chicago Bears, which came hours after Joseph was arrested.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Lions activate Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve; waive Brandon Joseph after arrest

The Detroit Lions have activated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu off the injured reserve and waived safety Brandon Joseph following his arrest early Saturday morning.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / December 21

Lions waived safety Brandon Joseph after early Saturday morning arrest

The Detroit Lions announced a slew of roster moves on Saturday afternoon. The headliner was safety Ifeatu Melifonwu being activated from IR, and a co-headliner was running back David Montgomery not being placed on IR.

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Detroit Lions News / The Spun / December 21

Detroit Lions Make Decision On Player Who Was Arrested This Morning

A little over 24 hours ago, safety Brandon Joseph was getting ready for the Detroit Lions to take on the rival Chicago Bears this Sunday. But after an arrest early this morning, he won't be suiting up against the Bears - or any other team for that matter.

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / December 21

Lions waive second-year safety after DUI arrest

Brandon Joseph was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Saturday morning. The second-year safety is no longer with the Lions as a result.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21

Brandon Joseph Was Placed in Police Custody Saturday, Released

Former Detroit Lions safety Brandon Joseph was placed in police custody on Saturday and has been released. A Dearborn Heights police department spokesperson confirmed to Lions OnSI that Joseph was placed in police custody Saturday morning and that he has since been released.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 3

Snap Count Takeaways: Detroit Lions Trust Brandon Joseph

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NFL News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 9

Former Notre Dame Safety Intercepts Giants' Drew Lock in NFL Preseason Action

Former Notre Dame safety Brandon Joseph is doing whatever he can to make the Detroit Lions 53-man roster this year. Joseph, who played at Notre Dame for the 2022 season, spent last year mostly on the Lions practice squad, but played two regular season games.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 11

Lions Safeties Snubbed in Annual Rankings

The Detroit Lions' safeties unit has the potential to have a breakout 2024 NFL season. With Ifeatu Melifonwu and Kerby Joseph continuing their development, Aaron Glenn's secondary has young talent at the top of the depth chart.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / June 5

2 Lions players who are further along than their rookie seasons suggest

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / June 4

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 4

Lions practice squad player improved so much in 2023 the coaching staff now wishes they would have played him more

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Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / April 19, 2024

Kerby Joseph reveals injury that will hold him out until training camp

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph had an offseason procedure that will sideline him until training camp. The way Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph was bouncing around the stage on uniform reveal night, you’d never know that he was recovering from offseason surgery.