IR
Injury Knee
Est. Return 2/9/2026
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18
SACKS
0.0
INT
3
FF
0
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0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
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.
Placed on IR
The Lions placed Joseph (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Joseph will miss the remainder of the regular season due to his knee injury, but he could be a candidate to return to action during the playoffs, if Detroit progresses to the postseason. Thomas Harper is set to handle a starting role at free safety versus the Steelers on Sunday, and for the remainder of the regular season, with Joseph sidelined.
Joseph will miss the remainder of the regular season due to his knee injury, but he could be a candidate to return to action during the playoffs, if Detroit progresses to the postseason. Thomas Harper is set to handle a starting role at free safety versus the Steelers on Sunday, and for the remainder of the regular season, with Joseph sidelined.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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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Ruled out for Sunday
Joseph (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.
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Possible IR candidate
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Joseph (knee) could be a candidate for injured reserve, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Unable to practice Thursday
Joseph (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Returns to practice
Joseph (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
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Won't play versus Cowboys
Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys.
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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.