Kerby Joseph, Terrion Arnold Out for Decimated Secondary

By Matt Schauf | Updated on Sat, Oct 18 2025 7:44 PM UTC

The Lions have ruled S Kerby Joseph (knee) and CB Terrion Arnold (shoulder) out for Monday night's game against the Buccaneers. That only further hampers a secondary already missing S Brian Branch (suspension), CB D.J. Reed (IR), CB Ennis Rakestraw (IR), and CB Afonte Maddox (hamstring).

2025 Fantasy Football Impact

Amik Robertson and Rock Ya-Sin should operate as the lead corners for the second straight week. Safety will rely on a pair of fill-ins.

This doesn't look like a group you should tap for Week 7 IDP starters in any but the deepest of situations -- especially with Tampa Bay's WR injuries challenging the target outlook on that side.

Matt Schauf, Editor

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