Lions provide injury update on Cedrick Wilson Jr. and Sione Vaki
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Cedrick Wilson Jr. exited the Lions' preseason game against the Washington Commanders due to a left knee injury in the first quarter. He caught two passes before he was hurt, raising concerns from Lions coach Dan Campbell about the injury's severity. Additionally, Sione Vaki missed the game due to a back spasm and had recently returned to practice after recovering from a broken nose. Campbell expects Vaki to be ready for practice this week. Offensive lineman Michael Niese was also seen on crutches following a leg injury sustained during the game.
- •Cedrick Wilson Jr. injured his knee early in the game against the Commanders.
- •Sione Vaki was sidelined due to a back spasm but may return to practice soon.
- •Michael Niese suffered a leg injury and was observed on crutches post-game.
- •Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed concern about Wilson's injury.
- •Detroit aims to solidify its receiver depth ahead of the regular season.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Lions injury updates on Cedrick Wilson Jr. (knee), Sione Vaki (back)
"Cedrick Wilson Jr. caught 2 passes before leaving with a left knee injury that Lions coach Dan Campbell said he's "worried" about.
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