Vaki (thumb) is active for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Vaki has been battling an ankle injury for the last few weeks, but it was a thumb issue that caused him to be listed as questionable for Thursday's pivotal matchup against the Cowboys. He'll likely be limited to special-teams work versus Dallas.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Deemed questionable
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Vaki (thumb) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys.
Vaki appeared to pick up a thumb injury during last week's loss to the Packers, putting his status in jeopardy ahead of a crucial game versus the Cowboys. If Vaki -- who has played just two offensive snaps this season -- sits out, Jacob Saylors will serve as the No. 3 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Still limited at practice Tuesday
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Vaki (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday.
Vaki popped up on Detroit's injury report Monday with a thumb issue, and he's still tending to that as the team's preparations for Week 14 continue. If he can't upgrade to full participation at practice Wednesday, he'll likely carry an injury designation into game day.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Dealing with thumb issue
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Vaki (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Monday.
Vaki was able to play through an ankle injury in the team's 34-27 loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving, but he may have picked up a thumb injury in the contest. The running back's ability to practice in any capacity is a good sign, and he'll have two more chances to log a full practice and leave the injury behind before Thursday's matchup with the Cowboys.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Cleared to play Thursday
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Vaki (ankle) is active for Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup against Green Bay.
Vaki has been dealing with an ankle issue for the past two weeks and was deemed limited in all three of Detroit's practice walkthroughs this week. He's going to be able to suit up, though he probably won't see a lot of work on offense. Vaki has taken just two offensive snaps over five games this season, but he's also contributed on special teams, including as a kick returner.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Estimated as limited
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Vaki (ankle) was limited on Monday's estimated practice report.
Seemingly injured for most of the season, Vaki has dealt with hamstring, groin and ankle issues in 2025 and has appeared in just five games. He's logged a total of one offensive snap and 82 on special teams, rushing one time for four yards while returning a pair of kickoffs for 39 yards.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Good to go for SNF
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Vaki (ankle) is active for Sunday night's contest against Philadelphia.
Vaki is good to go after working through an ankle injury during the week at practice. With Craig Reynolds (coach's decision) inactive, Vaki will operate as the No. 3 option at running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in Week 11.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Cleared to play vs. Minnesota
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Vaki (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
A hamstring injury limited Vaki's practice participation all week, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday's NFC North tilt. He'll serve as the Lions' RB3 behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery due to Craig Reynolds (hamstring) being inactive.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Limited in practice Thursday
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Vaki (groin) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Vaki has opened Week 9 prep with a pair of limited practices as he tries to return for his first game action since Week 3. If Vaki gets the green light to play Sunday against the Vikings, he could serve as Detroit's third-string running back, as Craig Reynolds (hamstring) has yet to practice this week.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Ruled out for Week 7
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Vaki (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's matchup against Tampa Bay, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Vaki is set to miss his third straight game with the groin injury. He has been active only once this season, as he was sidelined by a hamstring injury earlier in the campaign.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Still working through groin injury
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Vaki (groin) did not practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Vaki has been unable to play or practice since suffering a groin injury during the Lions' Week 3 win over the Ravens. The second-year running back has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs and appears unlikely to play against the Buccaneers on Monday, unless he returns to practice in at least a limited capacity Saturday.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Still not practicing
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Vaki (groin) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Ben Raven of MLive reports.
Vaki has missed two consecutive games and hasn't practiced in any capacity since injuring his groin Week 3. He appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs. If Vaki is ruled out again, Craig Reynolds will get another chance to handle the clear RB3 role behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: DNP on Thursday
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Vaki (groin) did not practice Thursday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Vaki has appeared in just one game this season, logging seven special-teams snaps. He doesn't have an offensive role behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Out for Week 4
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Vaki (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
The Utah product didn't practice all week after sustaining a groin injury in the Lions' Week 3 win over the Ravens, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Vaki played just seven special-teams snaps in that contest, so his absence is unlikely to have much impact on Detroit in Week 4.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Won't return due to groin injury
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Vaki has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Ravens due to a groin injury.
Vaki appeared to suffer the injury on punt coverage in the first half. He was quickly taken to the locker room, and after further evaluation, the injury has been deemed severe enough for him to not return to Monday's contest. With Craig Reynolds (coach's decision) a healthy scratch and Vaki done for the night, Jacob Saylors will serve as the Lions' RB3 behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery the rest of the way.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Practices fully
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Vaki (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Vaki has missed both of Detroit's first two games, but his return to a full practice this week would seem to give Vaki a chance to play Monday night against the Ravens. As the Lions' RB4, it's unclear if he'll even be active behind Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Craig Reynolds.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Inactive for Week 2
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Vaki (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.
The running back was listed as doubtful for the matchup after missing Week 1 with the same injury. Vaki played mostly as a special teamer in 2024, as Detroit's crowded backfield of Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Craig Reynolds made it hard to get offensive snaps. The second-year pro is in line for a similar role once he returns.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Doubtful for Week 2
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Vaki (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Vaki missed Week 1 with the injury. The Lions' RB4, Vaki doesn't have much of a gameday role behind Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Craig Reynolds in Detroit.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Still dealing with hamstring injury
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Vaki (hamstring) was listed as an non-participant on the Lions' estimated injury report Wednesday.
Vaki was limited to just one preseason game due to a hamstring injury that has lingered into the regular season. The 2024 fourth-rounder will have to return to practice Thursday and Friday in at least a limited capacity to have a chance at playing in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Packers. Vaki is expected to mostly serve on special teams this season while serving in a backfield depth role behind Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Craig Reynolds.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Unlikely to play in opener
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Vaki didn't practice Tuesday due to a hamstring injury and is unlikely to be available for Sunday's game against the Packers, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Though Vaki earned a spot on Detroit's 53-man roster as the team's No. 4 running back, he missed the Lions' final preseason game Aug. 23 against the Texans and looks as though he'll need more time to make a full recovery. Once he moves past the hamstring, Vaki is unlikely to see much playing time on offense but could be a key part of the Lions' special-teams units.
