Following the Detroit Lions’ dominant 52-6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, safety Kerby Joseph and wide receiver Jameson Williams took part in a charitable event, distributing turkeys at the Yunion in Detroit. The spotlight, however, quickly turned when a fan wearing a Matthew Stafford jersey snapped a photo with Joseph.
As Joseph posed for the photo with the fan, he delivered a subtle yet pointed message by giving a thumbs-down, seemingly directed at Stafford. This gesture comes in the wake of Stafford’s repeated remarks labeling Joseph a “dirty player,” a sentiment that has fueled tension between them.
In a move that intensified the rivalry, Joseph made it clear that the only “number 9” he acknowledges is Jameson Williams, who currently wears the number for the Lions. This was a pointed nod to Stafford, who famously donned the same number during his time with Detroit before being traded to the Los Angeles Rams.
This lighthearted yet sharp gesture underscores the lingering tension between Joseph and Stafford, with Joseph seizing the moment to subtly express his stance. Although Stafford is no longer in Detroit, the animosity between them persists, and Joseph’s actions further fuel the ongoing storyline.
