Overview
- The transaction was made Dec. 20, triggering a minimum four-game absence and making a 2025 return unlikely according to reports, with offseason non-surgical recovery options expected to be explored.
- Detroit activated guard Christian Mahogany to the 53-man roster after a six-week stint on IR for a leg fracture, giving the line a potential boost.
- The Lions also elevated offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun and tight end Giovanni Ricci from the practice squad ahead of the Steelers game as injuries linger across the offensive line.
- Joseph logged three interceptions, 18 tackles and four passes defended in six appearances this year after knee setbacks stemming from training camp and a Week 4 bone bruise.
- The 2024 First-Team All-Pro led the league with nine interceptions last season and signed a four-year, $86 million extension in April, and coach Dan Campbell recently acknowledged a setback that left the knee still bothering him.