The Detroit Lions are in a far more difficult position than they were earlier in the season. Sitting at 7-5 and holding third place in the NFC North, they are nowhere near the dominant form that earned them the conference’s top seed last year.
Head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged the challenge ahead following the team’s Thanksgiving loss to the Green Bay Packers.
“It’s frustrating, no doubt,” Campbell said. “But like I told the team, there’s still plenty to be thankful for, even after a loss.”
He expanded on the situation later in the press conference.
“With where we are in the division, we’re going to need a little help,” he admitted. “We have to take care of our own business first — win the next game — and let the rest fall where it may. Don’t make it more complicated. It’s frustrating and tough, but we put ourselves here, and only we can pull ourselves out.”
The Lions’ problems are amplified by their growing injury list — and one injured player has now made a concerning off-field move.
Safety Kerby Joseph, who has been sidelined for six straight games with a knee issue, has completely wiped his social media presence.
According to a report from Michael Colwander of SideLion Report on December 2, Joseph posted an Instagram Story reading “God Help Me” in white text on a black background. Shortly after, he deleted all of his Instagram photos and shut down his X (formerly Twitter) account. Joseph is typically very active online, so the sudden disappearance alarmed fans.
Those familiar with Joseph have expressed concern about his mental state and whether his recovery is taking a toll on him. Fortunately, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reported that nothing new is happening behind the scenes — Joseph simply wanted a break from constant injury chatter and speculation.
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Campbell also addressed Joseph’s status on November 30, and he sounded cautiously optimistic.
“He’s closer than he was,” Campbell said. “We’ll know more tomorrow, but he is improving week by week.”
When asked if Joseph’s knee issue is something that could linger long-term, Campbell admitted, “I don’t think it’s going away completely,” but added that the team is working to “manage” the situation.
