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Joseph cashed in with a four-year contract extension in the offseason, which was well-deserved after another impressive campaign in 2024. The safety registered 83 total tackles while also adding 12 passes defensed, including an NFL-leading nine interceptions, over 17 regular-season games. Joseph has now snatched 17 picks over three years in Detroit, and he ranks second to only linebacker Alex Anzalone (317) in total tackles since 2022, posting 248 stops over that time. He once again figures to be at the top of his position in production in the league this season. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $86 million contract with the Lions in April of 2025.
Intends to return in 2025
Joseph has been sidelined since Week 6 due to a knee injury, but the fourth-year safety intends to return in 2025 and seek treatment for his injury during the offseason, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
ANALYSIS
Joseph has not been placed on the Lions' injured reserve despite the prolonged absence. He returned to practice as a limited participant Monday -- his first action since the injury -- but did not participate in Tuesday's session. Joseph faces an uphill battle to be cleared to play against the Cowboys on Thursday, but with more practices under his belt, he could be available for the Lions' Week 15 road tilt against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Joseph has not been placed on the Lions' injured reserve despite the prolonged absence. He returned to practice as a limited participant Monday -- his first action since the injury -- but did not participate in Tuesday's session. Joseph faces an uphill battle to be cleared to play against the Cowboys on Thursday, but with more practices under his belt, he could be available for the Lions' Week 15 road tilt against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 14.
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Joseph had himself an impressive 2023 campaign with Detroit, securing 82 tackles, 11 pass deflections and four interceptions while not allowing a touchdown in coverage over 15 games. The 23-year-old will enter his third season in the NFL as the Lions' undisputed top option at free safety as both Tracy Walker and C.J. Gardner-Johnson no longer are in the picture. Joseph could be set to cross the 100-tackle threshold this season while working alongside Brian Branch in what Detroit's defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn hopes to be an improved secondary in 2024.
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Back at practice Monday
Joseph (knee) returned to practice Monday, getting in a limited session, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
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Won't play Thanksgiving Day
Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Packers.
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Estimated as DNP on Monday
Joseph (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
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Out versus G-Men
Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Still not practicing
Joseph (knee) didn't practice Thursday.
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Knee issue is long-term concern
Joseph will likely have to manage his knee injury even after he can return to the field, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Joseph has been sidelined since Week 7 and missed each of the Lions' last six games. He practiced for the first time since suffering the injury Monday, logging a limited practice. However, he remains without a clear timeline to return to game action. Joseph also suggested through his own comments that he isn't likely to be fully healed this season, which could limit his snaps and role down the stretch.
Joseph has been sidelined since Week 7 and missed each of the Lions' last six games. He practiced for the first time since suffering the injury Monday, logging a limited practice. However, he remains without a clear timeline to return to game action. Joseph also suggested through his own comments that he isn't likely to be fully healed this season, which could limit his snaps and role down the stretch.