Jared Goff’s Hilarious Reaction to Kerby Joseph Returning to Lions Practice
It had been almost a year since Kerby Joseph practiced with the Detroit Lions, so even his own quarterback didn’t know he was back.
After being on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list since the start of the season with a degenerative cartilage issue in his knee, All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph returned to practice on Wednesday at Allen Park, opening his 21-day window to return to the active roster.
Quarterback Jared Goff found out in the most unexpected way.
“It was fun. I was out there, looked up, and he’s out there on the scout team, looking me in the eye, and I’m like, ‘When the hell did you get out here?’ and it is fun, man,” Goff told reporters. “Branch getting back this past week and him starting that window. It is fun; it is exciting. Those guys are great players for us.”
Joseph’s knee issue wasn’t a sudden injury. It started with swelling in training camp last year and worsened over six games last season before reaching a point where he couldn’t continue after Week 6 against Kansas City. He ended 2025 on injured reserve and has spent the past year rehabbing.
According to the Lions’ practice report, Joseph was limited in his first day back as the team takes a cautious approach. It is unlikely he will be ready for Sunday’s Week 8 division clash against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings, but his return is a major boost for a secondary that has struggled.
With Brian Branch back last week and now Joseph starting his window, the Lions could soon have one of the league’s most dangerous safety duos back together.
