Sione Vaki seeks breakout season with Detroit Lions in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Sione Vaki, the Detroit Lions running back, aims to establish himself in 2026 following his injury struggles. Originally drafted in 2024, Vaki has seen limited opportunity due to injuries and competition but is reportedly healthy for the current off-season. Lions' coaches express optimism about his potential, despite acknowledging his need for further development. Vaki’s performance on special teams has been strong, supporting his value as a roster player as he competes for offensive snaps this coming season.
- •Sione Vaki is healthy for training this summer.
- •Vaki missed significant time due to hamstring and groin injuries.
- •He played 11 games last season with limited offensive snaps.
- •Detroit's running back position includes Jahmyr Gibbs and Isiah Pacheco.
- •Vaki has a solid reputation on special teams with high performance grades.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — How Sione Vaki can finally live up to his RB potential
"Sione Vaki’s development has been stunted by injury, but 2026 could be the year the Detroit Lions RB breaks out.
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