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See the full story · 1 sourcesKerby Joseph is not sweating his placement on the physically unable to perform list.
Shortly after the Detroit Lions announced that Joseph, Brian Branch and Tyler Conklin would open training camp on PUP, the All-Pro safety reacted on X with a little humor.
“Yall should’ve bet me 😂😂😎😎👌👌”
The post came after Joseph had previously suggested he would not land on the list. Technically, the Lions’ announcement proved otherwise. In practical terms, his placement does not mean much yet.
PUP Status Does Not Mean Joseph Will Miss Games
Players placed on the active/PUP list before training camp can be removed at any time.
Detroit could activate Joseph within days, or even shortly after camp begins, once the medical staff feels comfortable with his workload. It is common for teams to use the designation as a way to give injured players a slower start without committing them to a long absence.
The real concern would come only if Joseph remains on PUP through training camp and roster cutdowns. At that point, he would move to the reserve/PUP list and be required to miss at least the first four games of the regular season.
Nothing about Sunday’s move indicates that outcome is expected.
Lions Continue Managing Joseph’s Knee
Joseph has been dealing with the knee injury that forced him to miss the final 11 games of last season.
The exact condition has not been publicly revealed, but surgery reportedly is not an available option. That has left Detroit focused on treatment, rest and careful workload management.
Giving Joseph a delayed start to camp may simply be another part of that plan.
The Lions do not need him taking every practice rep in July. They need him healthy when the games begin to count.
Bottom Line
Kerby Joseph’s PUP designation sounds more alarming than it is.
Detroit can remove him from the list at any time, and his reaction suggests he is not expecting a long absence. For now, the Lions appear to be taking the cautious route with one of the most important players on their defense.
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