The Lions have already made it clear how they feel about Kerby Joseph’s future . In April, Detroit rewarded its ball-hawking safety with a four-year, $86 million extension that made him the highest-paid player at his position after he led the league with nine interceptions.

For a former third-round pick who transformed the back end of Aaron Glenn’s defense, the deal was both a statement of trust and a bet that Joseph would remain a long-term cornerstone in Detroit’s secondary.

Now, the focus is on getting him back on the field without jeopardizing that future. All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph has been battling a nagging knee issue that has kept him out of the lineup, but he still intends to return this season, and the injury is not viewed as career-altering, despite outside speculation, a

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