Just when it seemed like the Detroit Lions were ready to turn the corner, Thursday brought another gut punch. Safety Kerby Joseph, one of Detroit’s key defensive playmakers, popped up on the injury report — and it’s exactly what this team didn’t need heading into Monday night’s showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Joseph, who’s been battling through nagging injuries this season, was limited in practice again, sparking concern that he might not be 100% when the Lions take the field. For a defense already thinned by absences, this is the kind of news that makes fans hold their breath.
The timing couldn’t be worse. Detroit’s secondary has been in survival mode lately, and now facing Baker Mayfield and potentially Mike Evans, they need every healthy body they can get. Losing Joseph — even partially — could leave a huge hole in the back end of the defense.
Head coach Dan Campbell has remained tight-lipped, saying only that the team is “monitoring things closely,” but insiders suggest the Lions may have to make some tough adjustments if Joseph can’t go full throttle.
With the playoffs slowly coming into view, these injury setbacks are testing Detroit’s depth and resilience more than ever. The good news? If there’s one team that’s built to fight through adversity, it’s this one.
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