Detroit Lions Safety Kerby Joseph Suffers Another Injury in Clash Against Chiefs

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Detroit Lions Safety Kerby Joseph Suffers Another Injury in Clash Against Chiefs

During a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Detroit Lions faced another injury setback. All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph suffered a knee injury early in the second quarter of their Week 6 NFL game. This added another layer of concern for the Lions, as Joseph had previously been dealing with a nagging knee issue since the Week 4 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Kerby Joseph’s Injury Woes

Joseph’s recent injury troubles began in Week 4, hindering his participation in regular practice sessions. Despite not practicing this week, he played through the pain in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals. During the game against the Chiefs, Joseph exited the field with trainers but remained optimistic, testing his knee by running along the sideline.

Game Details and Replacement

Initially, the Lions labeled Joseph as questionable to return. However, he managed to make it back onto the field before the first half concluded. In his absence, Thomas Harper stepped up. He made a crucial defensive play by knocking down a fourth-down pass by Patrick Mahomes targeting Xavier Worthy, helping maintain the Lions’ lead at 10-6.

Kerby Joseph injury: Second quarter, left leg/knee.
Previous knee issues since Week 4 win over Browns.
Joseph did not practice leading up to Week 6.
Thomas Harper replaced Joseph and performed notably well.

Thomas Harper’s Performance

Thomas Harper, a 24-year-old, contributed significantly to the Lions’ defense. This was his first defensive appearance of the NFL season. Harper’s career began with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024, having been undrafted from Notre Dame. His decisive play against the Chiefs was critical in maintaining the Lions’ position in the game.