Overview
- Head coach Dan Campbell said Joseph suffered a setback in Wednesday’s practice and was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Rams.
- Campbell added that placing Joseph on injured reserve is on the table given the limited time left in the regular season.
- Joseph has not played since Week 6 due to knee cartilage pain and has said he does not expect to need offseason surgery.
- With Branch out for the season, the Lions are preparing to use Avonte Maddox, Thomas Harper, Daniel Thomas and Erick Hallett, with recent additions Damontae Kazee and Jalen Mills available for depth.
- Harper practiced and is trending toward playing, though he remained in the concussion protocol as of Friday.