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The Detroit Lions had a surprise addition to their injury report on Friday when safety Kerby Joseph was added. Here's what Joseph is dealing with and what his status is for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 2

Kerby Joseph and 4 Lions who could be first-time Pro Bowlers in 2025

As the Detroit Lions have become one of the best teams in the NFL, their best players have naturally gotten more recognition on a national scale. That has been reflected by being well-represented at the Pro Bowl (now the Pro Bowl Games), with voting weighed in equal measure from fans, players, and coaches.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 21

Kerby Joseph Returns to Practice, Glasgow Exits, DL May Take Longer

In 2024, injuries held back the Detroit Lions, and team health has been a concern since training camp started, with multiple veterans already out for the season.

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 16

NFL can fix their huge 2024 mistake by giving Kerby Joseph the respect he deserves

The Detroit Lions were one of the best teams in the NFL during the 2024 season, and they were led on the defensive side of the ball by a dominant ballhawk in safety Kerby Joseph.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 30

NFC Notes: Kerby Joseph, D’Andre Swift, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Bears HC Ben Johnson said RB D’Andre Swift isn’t happy with how the team performed last year and said that he’s hungry to turn the ship around. “He has always been quiet,” Johnson said, via Marquee Sports Network.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 29

Lions Cornerback Being Evaluated for Hamstring Injury

The Detroit Lions' secondary was without two key members once again Tuesday, and a third is being evaluated for an injury following the conclusion of practice.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 28

Two Lions Defensive Backs Miss Monday Practice

The Detroit Lions began game preparations for their first preseason opponent Monday without a pair of key defensive backs. Both Kerby Joseph and Amik Robertson did not participate in Monday's practice.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 24

Lions Safety Views Whole Defense as 'Strength'

Kerby Joseph has quickly become one of the NFL’s most opportunistic defensive backs. And entering his fourth NFL season, he has the stats to back it up. Joseph, a third-round pick of the Detroit Lions in 2022, has recorded at least four interceptions in each of his first three NFL seasons, including a league-best nine picks a season ago.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 19

All-Pro Season Vaults Kerby Joseph Into NFL Top 100 List

The second Detroit Lions representative on the NFL's Top 100 players list has been revealed. Kerby Joseph, who led the NFL in interceptions last season and earned First Team All-Pro honors, enters the 2025 season ranked as the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 18

NFL Top 100 80-71 revealed: Who’s too high and who’s too low?

As the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2025 countdown continues, players ranked 80 through 71 have sparked plenty of debate, particularly due to their mix of young rising stars and established proven veterans. 80.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 12

All-NFC North Team: Joseph Beats McKinney for Top Spot

No NFL team can boast the safety tandem that the Detroit Lions have. Together, Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch give the Lions the league's best duo of safeties.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 10

2 Lions stars jump into elite conversation in ESPN rankings

The NFL season is right around the corner, and one of the biggest storylines coming into this season will be what happens with the Detroit Lions. They were one of the best teams in the NFL last season, but disappointed in the postseason.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 10

NFL World Believes Brian Branch Is Best Detroit Lions Safety

Those close to Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph may have to lob another phone call to ESPN to wonder about his positioning in their annual rankings. In the annual ESPN ranking of safeties by executives, scouts and coaches, Brian Branch was ranked as the No.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 8

Training Camp Preview: Lions Have Best Safeties in NFL

The Detroit Lions got a massive season from Kerby Joseph in 2024, and the safety was rewarded for his performance. After leading the NFL in interceptions and earning First Team All-Pro honors, Joseph earned a four-year contract extension that made him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / June 30

Lions' core plan can remain intact due to structure of big offseason contract

As a residual of drafting so well, the Detroit Lions have had and will continue to have some notable contract business to take care of. Around the time of the 2024 draft they signed wide receiver Amon-Ra St.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 27

Kerby Joseph Reacts to Fans Visiting Lions Locker Room

Kerby Joseph will be counted on to be one of the leaders of the Detroit Lions’ defense this upcoming season. Joseph, a third-round pick of the Lions in 2022, has developed into one of the NFL's very best safeties.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Lions Cornerback Hyped Up by Kerby Joseph Ahead of 2025 Season

Detroit Lions NFL First-Team All-Pro Safety Kerby Joseph is known as one of the most instinctive and gifted secondary players in the league, a ballhawking safety who knows how to play within the confines of a defense, and freelance when needed.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 18

Kerby Joseph's philanthropy takes the Lions' safety a route we've never really seen before

The Detroit Lions have some time off at the moment before they head back to work and start training camp early in July, due to their participation in the Hall of Fame game.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 21

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / May 15

Kerby Joseph sends a strong message to every quarterback Lions face in 2025

The Detroit Lions have some confident players on their defense, but perhaps nobody as confident as safety Kerby Joseph. Joseph is one of the best trash talkers in the league, but his words are not merely nonsense.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 8

Kerby Joseph worked out with a familiar face Lions fans will remember this week, could a return happen?

What an offseason it has been for Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph. He got first-team All-Pro honors, Defensive Player of the Year votes, and then became the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Now he's back to work getting ready for training camp and is working with defensive back guru Jacory "1Way" Nichols.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23

Lions sign Kerby Joseph to record-setting extension

Just before last year’s draft, the Lions secured their future by signing both offensive tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to long-term extensions. This year, they’ve decided to do the same.

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Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / April 23

Reports: Lions making Kerby Joseph highest-paid safety in NFL history

The Detroit Lions and Kerby Joseph have agreed on a four-year, $86 million contract extension that will make him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 23

Lions To Explore Potential Extension For S Kerby Joseph

Lions S Kerby Joseph was selected to All-Pro First Team in 2024 after his best season in the NFL where he led the league in interceptions. Joseph is set to enter the final year of his rookie deal in 2025 after being selected in the third round of the 2022 draft.