Karl Joseph - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Steelers need help on defense as free agency begins

The Pittsburgh Steelers need help along all three levels of the defense as free agency begins

MARCH 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Steelers S Karl Joseph out for the year with ankle injury The Steelers lose a safety for the season.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Placed on IR The Steelers placed Joseph (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As expected, Joseph lands on injured reserve after news that he'd miss the remainder of the campaign due to an ankle injury. The 2016 first-round selection picked up the injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Seahawks.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Joseph (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2022 season, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Joseph was spotted with a walking boot and crutches after exiting Saturday's preseason game against Seattle. The 2016 first-round pick will likely be placed on season-ending IR in the near future.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Add Another Name to Injury Report, Update Karl Joseph Injury The Pittsburgh Steelers get good and bad news on the injury front.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Seen with walking boot and crutches Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports that Joseph was spotted using a walking boot and crutches after exiting Saturday's preseason game against Seattle with an ankle injury.

Impact While Joseph's injury status is still unconfirmed, his need for these walking aids is a discouraging sign for his short-term health moving forward. The veteran safety was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad for two games last season after being released by the Raiders in August of 2021. Unless he can get healthy again this preseason, it's likely that Pittsburgh will opt for younger players at backup safety over Joseph on the team's final 53-man roster.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pickett's game-winning drive helps Steelers beat Seahawks

Kenny Pickett threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Vaughns with 3 seconds to play and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 32-25 on Saturday

AUGUST 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Steelers Safety Karl Joseph Leaves Seahawks Game With Injury The Pittsburgh Steelers lose their safety.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Will not return Saturday Joseph will not participate in the remainder of Pittsburgh's preseason game against the Seahawks after sustaining an ankle injury Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Joseph was seen having his right ankle looked at on Pittsburgh's sideline, though the exact severity of this injury is still unclear, per Alan Saunders of PittsburghSportsNow.com. The 28-year-old safety re-signed with the Steelers on a one-year deal in March after playing two games -- one tackle and one pass defended -- for the team during the 2021 campaign. When healthy this preseason, Joseph figures to compete with Linden Stephens, Miles Killebrew and Donovan Stiner for a depth role in the Steelers' secondary.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into practice squad Joseph (COVID-19) has been restored into the Steelers' practice squad Saturday.

Impact The safety tested positive for the virus earlier this week, but he was able to recover quickly and is back on the practice squad as a result. He has appeared in just two games for Pittsburgh this season, so his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters going forward.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters COVID protocols Joseph was placed on the Steelers' practice squad COVID-19 list Monday after testing positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Joseph has appeared in two games for the Steelers this season, but none since Week 11 against the Chargers. The 2016 first-round selection will try to get healthy so he can focus on earning another chance with the active roster.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers playing waiting game on injured stars Watt, Haden

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hopeful to get some familiar faces back in the lineup before they visit Cincinnati

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Steelers place DE Stephon Tuitt on IR with knee injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed defensive end Stephon Tuitt on the injured reserve/return list

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Let go by Raiders Joseph was released by the Raiders on Tuesday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact It appears rookie second-round pick Trevon Moehrig won the starting free safety role, meaning Joseph will get an opportunity to sign elsewhere as a free agent. The 2016 first-round pick played 14 games for the Browns last year and recorded 67 tackles (46 solo), four pass breakups and an interception. He'll add dependable secondary depth with another team.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gruden supports requiring proof of vaccination at home games

Coach Jon Gruden says he supports the Las Vegas Raiders’ new policy requiring fans attending regular-season home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Gruden all smiles with fans inside stadium for practice

Standing near midfield of Allegiant Stadium, coach Jon Gruden couldn’t help but smile after giving backup quarterback Marcus Mariota a play to run during Sunday’s practice

AUGUST 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Raiders' Jacobs set for next step as lead back in 3rd season

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is ready for the next step in his lead role after being among the NFL's busiest backs in his second season

AUGUST 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Las Vegas Raiders: Karl Joseph must bring leadership in 2021 The Las Vegas Raiders brought back Karl Joseph for the 2021 campaign, and he must bring leadership to a young group this season. The Las Veg...

JULY 5, 2021 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Las Vegas Raiders: Could Karl Joseph start over Johnathan Abram? The Las Vegas Raiders have two hard-hitting safeties in Karl Joseph and Johnathan Abram, and that is going to be a serious battle this summe...

JUNE 26, 2021 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Safety Delpit eager to make up for lost time with Browns

Rookie safety Grant Delpit experienced mixed emotions during the Cleveland Browns’ breakthrough 2020 season

MAY 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Raiders likely to target tackle, secondary in upcoming draft

The Las Vegas Raiders spent the free agency period dismantling their offensive line and mostly ignoring the secondary

APRIL 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Raiders bring back safety Karl Joseph for 2nd stint

The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing former first-round safety Karl Joseph back for a second stint with the franchise

APRIL 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Heading to Las Vegas Joseph signed a contract with the Raiders on Friday.

Impact Joseph spent his 2020 campaign with Cleveland, where he recorded 67 tackles (46 solo), one interception and four pass breakups through 14 games. When he was healthy, Joseph was an asset to the Browns' defense and will aim to play a similar role for Las Vegas this year.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders Could Reunite With Former First-Round Pick in Free Agency A reunion could be in the works out in Las Vegas as the Raiders reportedly brought in safety Karl Joseph for a visit. Searching for help in...

APRIL 9, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Analysis: Backup QBs saw plenty of action in NFL playoffs

Backup quarterbacks stayed on the sideline in just one of the four NFL playoff games during the divisional round last weekend

JANUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

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