Detroit Lions Waive Safety Brandon Joseph Following Arrest
The second-year player was released after being arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence, leaving the Lions' injury-hit defense further depleted.
- Brandon Joseph, a second-year safety for the Detroit Lions, was arrested early Saturday morning in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, for suspicion of speeding and impaired driving.
- Police reported that Joseph was compliant during the arrest and underwent preliminary tests, with further analysis pending before any formal charges are filed.
- The Lions waived Joseph later that day, less than 24 hours before a critical game against the Chicago Bears as they compete for the NFC's top seed.
- Joseph had played in 14 games this season, contributing 13 tackles, and was a key special-teams player following injuries to other teammates.
- To address their depleted secondary, the Lions elevated safety Loren Strickland from the practice squad and activated Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve.
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