Overview
- Coach Dan Campbell said Thursday he honestly does not know how Joseph’s knee will respond once he is pushed and that a definitive evaluation likely won’t come until the thick of training camp.
- The team is pursuing a conservative rehab plan that focuses on strengthening and treatment while avoiding early, higher‑risk testing that could set back Joseph’s progress.
- Joseph has suggested surgery may not be the solution for his recurring knee problem and has tried multiple nonoperative treatments during the offseason.
- Detroit has prepared for continued safety absences by adding veterans Chuck Clark and Christian Izien and re‑signing Avonte Maddox and Thomas Harper to protect depth and foster competition.
- Joseph signed a four‑year, $86 million extension last April and played six games in 2025, so the late‑July training camp timetable will shape roster roles and the Lions’ plans for the start of the season.