Dan Campbell ruled Kerby Joseph out vs. the Dolphins, and D.J. Reed and Brian Branch's health now decide how thin the Lions' secondary gets Sunday.

The Lions were hoping to have their star defender back for this big Week 8 matchup.

The Lions added cornerback Roger McCreary to their injury report Friday.

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As a crucial ball-hawk nears his comeback, Detroit’s struggling defense anticipates a tactical boost. Discover how this All-Pro’s elite range and leadership will transform the Lions' secondary.

Keith Abney was drafted as a cornerback, but his first extended look at free safety against Arizona may have given Detroit an unexpected answer next to the returning Brian Branch.

Ranked dead last in yardage and decimated by injuries to star safeties, Detroit’s historically porous defense threatens to derail a championship window despite an elite, high-scoring offense.