Sione Vaki returns to Lions practice after fluke injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Sione Vaki returned to practice with the Detroit Lions on August 15 after missing 12 days due to a broken nose sustained during a padded practice earlier this summer. The injury occurred when a player's hand slipped through Vaki's facemask, causing a non-displaced fracture. Vaki, who took first-team reps at running back wearing a visor, expressed gratitude that the injury was not more serious. He aims to increase his offensive role following limited opportunities in his NFL career. The Lions' next preseason game is against the Washington Commanders on August 22.
- •Vaki missed 12 days due to a broken nose from a fluke play.
- •He took first-team reps at running back during practice on August 15.
- •Vaki still has a black eye but reported no serious complications.
- •He hopes to secure a larger role on offense this fall.
- •The Lions face the Washington Commanders next on August 22.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — One of Detroit Lions best special-teamers returns after fluke injury
"Sione Vaki took some first-team reps at RB while wearing a visor on his facemask after "fluke play" broke his nose at start of Lions training camp.
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