“I don’t see him playing in Germany,” said Kerby Joseph, according to a report from Sports Illustrated.
The Detroit Lions are set to play their first International Series game since 2015, when the organization traveled to England to face the Kansas City Chiefs at Wembley Stadium. This upcoming matchup features a trip to Munich to take on the New England Patriots at Allianz Arena, the home stadium of FC Bayern Munich.
The game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. local time. While the Patriots are flying out on Wednesday, head coach Dan Campbell has opted for a different preparation schedule.
The Lions will practice at their Allen Park Performance Center on both Wednesday and Thursday. They are scheduled to depart for Germany on Thursday evening, leaving the team with a 48-hour window to adjust to the time difference and local conditions before kickoff.
The defensive unit faces difficulty with the status of safety Kerby Joseph. During a weekly radio interview on 97.1 The Ticket, Joseph addressed the growing speculation regarding his availability for the international game.
“I’ll cut it out,” Joseph told the station, before adding, “I don’t see him playing. I don’t see him playing in Germany.”
Although Joseph has increased his participation during recent practices, he will not be activated for the game in Germany. Campbell previously noted that Joseph had performed well the prior week, expressing a desire to get him more work despite the current setback.
The trip includes a series of organized events for supporters traveling to Germany. Fan activities are slated to begin on Friday, November 13.
According to the team website, the Detroit Lions Fan Fest, presented by Ford, will take place at Odeonsplatz on November 13 and 14 starting at 11 a.m. local time. The event is expected to feature family-friendly games, giveaways, photo opportunities, food trucks, and appearances from Lions Legends, the team’s cheerleaders, and mascots.
The festivities will include musical performances in the evenings. Kevin Saunderson is scheduled to headline the concert on Friday, November 13, followed by Big Sean on Saturday, November 14. Both concerts are set to begin at 5:00 p.m.
On game day, the organization will maintain a presence within the NFL Fan Experience section located inside Allianz Arena.
The Lions’ coaching staff will maintain their standard media availability leading up to the departure. Campbell is expected to speak to reporters at 3:00 p.m., which translates to 9:00 a.m. ET.
Following the press conference, the team will hold a practice session open for media observation during individual drills at 3:35 p.m., or 9:30 a.m. ET. Select players are scheduled to address the media at approximately 4:40 p.m. ET.
The Lions’ last international appearance resulted in a 45-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in London.
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