In 2023, the Detroit Lions allowed the sixth-most passing yards and sixth-most passing touchdowns, but they also had the eleventh-most interceptions. Despite battling a severe injury, their starting safety led the club in interceptions.
Despite dealing with a hip issue, the Detroit Lions safety led the club in interceptions.
Due to a hip injury sustained in Week 2, Kerby Joseph was unable to play in Weeks 3 and 4. He led the team in interceptions throughout his 13 regular season and 3 postseason games after making a comeback in Week 5. In addition to allowing 32 receptions on 58 targets for 552 yards, two touchdowns, and a 70.5 passer rating, he also had 82 tackles, four interceptions, and eleven pass deflections.
He is feeling better after having hip surgery in the off-season.
Yes, without a doubt. Joseph stated, “That hip ain’t nothing,” during an appearance on The Insiders on NFL Network. “I played through the injuries last year. I can’t wait to go outside with the boys now because I feel ten times better than I did when it was there.
Although he skipped OTAs and the required minicamp during the offseason, he will most likely be prepared for training camp.
Joseph declared, “I’m not coming back until training camp.” Yes, please be patient with me; I’ll get back to you.
At safety, who stepped up?
Due to the injuries to Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, Brandon Joseph was one of the few safeties that had to step in. Joseph, a 2023 undrafted free agent, was primarily used by them as a practice squad member during his rookie campaign. As he enters his second season, he is competing for a spot on the squad.
Joseph performed admirably at the required minicamp and OTAs. He attracted Dan Campbell’s attention.
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