Lions RB Sione Vaki out after breaking nose during practice
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki will be sidelined for an unspecified duration after suffering a broken nose during practice on Monday. Head coach Dan Campbell reported Vaki also sustained an eye injury but is hopeful for a full recovery. With Vaki out and Jahmyr Gibbs yet to return from a contract holdout, Jacob Saylors and Jabari Small are expected to take on increased roles in the offense. Additional injuries affect the roster, including tight end Anthony Firkser, who fractured his fibula, and wide receiver Lawrence Keys, who is dealing with a hamstring issue.
- •Sione Vaki broke his nose and is out for a little bit.
- •Vaki also suffered an eye injury during practice.
- •Jacob Saylors and Jabari Small will see more carries in Vaki's absence.
- •Anthony Firkser has a fractured fibula and is out.
- •Lawrence Keys is dealing with a hamstring issue.
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Lions injury updates: 'Freak' moment leaves RB out with broken nose
- 12:54 PMYahoo Sports — Lions RB Sione Vaki 'out for a little bit' after breaking nose
"We knew Sione Vaki got poked in the eye during Monday's practice. On Tuesday, Lions coach Dan Campbell explained the running back also broke his nose.
"Detroit Lions reserve running back Sione Vaki suffered a broken nose Monday and will be out for "a little bit," coach Dan Campbell said.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:39 PMLions injury updates: 'Freak' moment leaves RB out with broken nose
Detroit Lions reserve running back Sione Vaki suffered a broken nose Monday and will be out for "a little bit," coach Dan Campbell said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:54 PMLions RB Sione Vaki 'out for a little bit' after breaking nose
We knew Sione Vaki got poked in the eye during Monday's practice. On Tuesday, Lions coach Dan Campbell explained the running back also broke his nose.
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