Lions Hope Branch Joseph Return Soon | Detroit Lions News

Lions GM Brad Holmes is optimistic that star safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph will return this season, though they’re guaranteed to miss the first four games due to their PUP status. Branch recovers from a torn Achilles, while Joseph battles lingering knee issues — both are in rehab and pushing hard for a comeback. Their return could come as early as Week 5 (Oct. 11 vs. Cardinals), but the Lions face a brutal early schedule including tough matchups against New Orleans, Buffalo, the Jets, and Carolina. With the secondary already struggling last year — ranking dead last in passing yards allowed — the team’s relying on backups like Chuck Clark and Avonte Maddox until the stars return. The goal? Get them back safely and in time to help turn things around for the defense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/345b41416bf9997f