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Lions' Kerby Joseph Injured, Thomas on IR; Maddox Steps Up

9/29/2025

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Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions safety, sustained a knee injury in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns on September 28, 2025.
The injury happened while he blocked for an interception return by D.J. Reed; Joseph briefly returned in the third quarter.
Daniel Thomas was placed on injured reserve, and Avonte Maddox would fill in for Joseph if he cannot return.

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Story summary

Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions safety, sustained a knee injury in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns on September 28, 2025.
The injury happened while he blocked for an interception return by D.J. Reed; Joseph briefly returned in the third quarter.
Daniel Thomas was placed on injured reserve, and Avonte Maddox would fill in for Joseph if he cannot return.