Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph has been at the center of controversy after a low hit on Los Angeles Rams' Tyler Higbee. The hit resulted in Higbee's torn ACL and sparked heated exchanges between players. Lions' head coach Dan Campbell defended Joseph's style, emphasizing the team's aggressive approach to defense. Matthew Stafford, the Rams quarterback, criticized Joseph, labeling the hit as 'dirty.' Joseph, however, embraced the 'villain' role, stating that he's used to criticism for his aggressive playing style.
Lions’ Kerby Joesph embraces ‘villain’ role after ‘dirty as f–k’ Matthew Stafford accusation https://t.co/ilDTj4DnFK https://t.co/i14m2OYZm6
Rams' Matthew Stafford calls out Lions player for hit that caused teammate's torn ACL: 'You're dirty as f---' https://t.co/0wjKnu4NjX
Kerby Joseph on criticism of his low hits: I’m used to being the villain. https://t.co/d3VAWOP6Pk
Lions S Kerby Joseph not worried about criticism from low hit: 'Used to being the villain' https://t.co/HDZl4qeyKJ via @freep
Kerby Joseph-Tyler Higbee play shows the low hit is the new high hit https://t.co/m8WgwdhYHX
Mics caught Matthew Stafford calling out Lions safety Kerby Joseph for a “dirty” hit on Tyler Higbee https://t.co/H0xYALht0O
DETROIT DIRTY #Lions 'Dirty as S***!' #Rams QB Matthew Stafford Rips Detroit For Tyler Higbee Playoff Injury - WATCH https://t.co/wct4hpia2D via @RamDigestSI
Dan Campbell defends Kerby Joseph’s low hit on Tyler Higbee. https://t.co/NLSbleKEwa
#Lions HC Dan Campbell on Kerby Joseph being labeled dirty: “That’s how we play football here. Just keep your head up, see what you hit..." https://t.co/NsW0VTF1sl https://t.co/eRpMqNt92O
Matthew Stafford to Kerby Joseph: “That’s a good hit, but you’re dirty as f—k.” https://t.co/sbVawZRmqZ
#Lions HC Dan Campbell on Kerby Joseph being labeled dirty: “That’s how we play football here. Just keep your head up, see what you hit. That’ll always be what I tell Kerby. ... He’s going for the thigh board and staying away from the head. That’s how we play defense here. It’s… https://t.co/e92Lm63vpf https://t.co/N4NCrhXyh4
Matthew Statford had the receipts for Kerby Joseph after his hit on Tyler Higbee https://t.co/9GZqagxuM4