Kerby Joseph wants to be throughout life Detroit Lion

Lions Detroit It is facing an important decision this season on the future of Kerby Joseph.

Entering the last year of his Rookie contract, Joseph drove the Liga in interceptions last season and the figures to be rewarded with a heavy extension. Because it was so productive, there is a chance that the average annual value of its contract, in the top of the safety market.

Appearing on Monday in the Jim Rome show, Joseph was empathetic About his desire to stay in Detroit for the long -term future.

“I want to be a lion of life, man. I just like Detroit. I like the city, I love people, I love fans. It’s just everything to be here,” Joseph said. “When I first came, no one really knew who I am and showed me love. The people who made it, showed me only love and always supported me.”

Joseph personally resonates with the trajectory of Lions in recent years, because he believes that the growth of the team embodies his own personal education.

The Illinois product played a huge role in this growth, noting seventeen career interceptions and obtaining all-pro honors in 2024.

“I just like the fact that this organization, I didn’t have the best Winning reputation But now that we are here, I am here and the team is here, we are practically coming from the beginning, Joseph said. “I feel this is the whole story of my life, coming from the ground, going from scratch to 100. That’s all I think, so I just like to be part of it. ”