Kansas City, Mo. — Breathe, Detroit Lions fans.
Kerby Joseph, after exiting with a knee injury with about 12 minutes remaining in the second quarter of Sunday night's matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, returned to the field after the first half's two-minute warning.
Joseph was slow to get up after Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes found tight end Noah Gray for a 6-yard gain. Joseph eventually made his way to his feet limped off the field with assistance. He sat on the bench before slowly making his way to the blue medical tent, with his arms leaning on trainers to each side for support.
An All-Pro last season, Joseph exited the medical tent after a few minutes and was seen gingerly walking behind the Lions ' bench with a towel on his head. He began jogging, using the exercise bi