The Detroit Lions are facing increasing challenges as the NFL season progresses. After a strong 2023 campaign, Detroit now sits at 7-5 and in third place in the NFC North, a noticeable drop from last season’s division-leading finish.

Head coach Dan Campbell addressed the team’s struggles following the Thanksgiving loss to the Green Bay Packers, acknowledging both the frustration and the need for accountability.
“It’s frustrating, I know,” Campbell said. “We’ve got a lot to be thankful for, even after a loss.”

Campbell emphasized that the Lions now need both strong performances and outside help to climb back into playoff contention. “You’ve got to do your job, you’ve got to win, and you need a little help,” he explained. “It all starts with us finding a way to win the next one… We did it to ourselves, and we’re the only ones who are going to get out of it.”

Kerby Joseph Deletes Social Media, Raises Concerns Among Fans

The situation has grown tougher for Detroit due to several key injuries, including one to starting safety Kerby Joseph. Joseph has missed the last six weeks with a lingering knee issue, and fans grew more concerned after he deleted all of his social media content.

According to Michael Colwander of SideLion Report, Joseph posted an Instagram Story on December 2 that read “God Help Me” before clearing his Instagram page and deleting his X (Twitter) account. The move sparked questions about the safety’s emotional state and injury progress.

However, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network later clarified that there is “nothing new” regarding Joseph’s injury and that the social media blackout was simply due to “fatigue from injury talk and speculation.”

Latest Injury Update: Will Kerby Joseph Play Against the Cowboys?

Despite the online buzz, Campbell offered a positive update heading into Detroit’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
“He’s closer than he was before… he is getting better,” Campbell said during his November 30 press conference. The team expects more clarity soon as Joseph continues to show weekly improvement.

When asked whether Joseph’s knee problems are chronic, Campbell admitted the injury likely won’t “go away,” but stressed the Lions are doing everything possible to manage it.

As Detroit battles to stay in the playoff hunt, Joseph’s potential return could provide a much-needed boost to the secondary.