Sione Vaki returns to Lions practice after fluke injury

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.

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