DETROIT – A Detroit Lions star has caused an uproar from fans after he posted a picture of his knee on his social media.
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, star safety Kerby Joseph shared several posts on his Instagram story, including one showing his knee during acupuncture treatment with 17 needles visible.
The treatment itself did not raise concerns, but fans reacted to the photo showing Joseph’s knee, which appeared swollen.
A Detroit Lions star has caused an uproar from fans after he posted a picture of his knee on his social media. (Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit – All rights reserved.)
Joseph was placed on injured reserve Dec. 20, 2025, due to a lingering left knee injury, specifically a bone bruise, which sidelined him since Week 6 of the 2025 season.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 14: Kerby Joseph #31 of the Detroit Lions sits on the field after an injury during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on September 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) (2025 Todd Rosenberg)
The First Team All-Pro safety first suffered his knee injury during training camp.
It resurfaced in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns and worsened as he continued to play.
Before the injury, Joseph had recorded three interceptions in the first six games of the season.
There’s no evidence of Joseph suffering a new injury, so the alleged swelling could be from treatment.
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