What happened: Head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that Kerby Joseph has 'put in a lot of work' as the safety returned to practice after progressing in his knee rehabilitation. Joseph remains officially listed under the PUP-R designation while he ramps up his on-field workload.

Why it matters: Getting Joseph back on the field bolsters Detroit's secondary, with Campbell noting the 25-year-old is in a good headspace and expected to play this season. Drafted 97th overall in the third round out of Illinois in 2022, Joseph totaled 18 tackles and three interceptions across six games in 2025, per ESPN.

What to watch: Subsequent practice reports will track Joseph's progression toward activation from the PUP-R list for his 2026 season debut.