Lions struggle toward finish line with what's left of roster
It has been a long season for the Detroit Lions, and there is still more adversity aheadJANUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press
HALAPOULIVAATI VAITAI
Placed on COVID-19 list The Lions placed Vaitai (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact It's not yet clear whether Vaitai has tested positive for the virus, but he'll need to isolate from the team. Whether he's available for Sunday's game against Seattle remains to be seen.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions adjust Halapoulivaati Vaitai's contract to create needed cap space To create some much-needed salary cap space, the Lions made a small adjustment to offensive lineman Halapoulivaati Vaitai's contract.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Q&A: Penei Sewell, Halapoulivaati Vaitai on a 'fun as hell' football friendship and their Lions future together Vaitai, the veteran O-lineman, has helped Sewell adjust to the grueling NFL schedule this season — with plenty of laughs along the way.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lions have 7 players on COVID list before playing Broncos
The Detroit Lions put cornerbacks Ifeatu Melifonwu and Mark Gilbert along with linebacker Tavante Beckett on the reserve/COVID-19 listDECEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Full participant Wednesday Vaitai (concussion) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Vaitai missed last week's game due to a concussion, but he has evidently recovered from the injury. Barring a setback, he'll start at right guard Sunday against the Vikings.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions QB Goff is in and Chicago WR Robinson is out of lineup
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is active against the Chicago BearsNOVEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Won't play in Week 12 Vaitai (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bears.
Impact Vaitai suffered a concussion in last week's game against the Browns and was unable to recover with a quick turnaround, so having him out isn't entirely surprising. Expect Tommy Kraemer to step up and fill the void as the starting right guard while Vaitai is out.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misery has company in the Motor City in Bears-Lions matchup
The winless Detroit Lions will kick off the NFL’s schedule of games on Thanksgiving as usual and their guests have plenty of problems of their own for a changeNOVEMBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Fields hurts rib, Packers' Jenkins leaves with knee injury
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields was knocked out of a loss to Baltimore with a rib injuryNOVEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Chubb runs for 130, Browns hold off winless Lions 13-10
Nick Chubb caught a touchdown pass and ran for 130 yards as the Cleveland Browns held on to avoid a season-wrecking upset and keep Detroit winless with a sloppy 13-10 victory over...NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Downgraded to out Vaitai (concussion) will not return Sunday against the Browns.
Impact Vaitai exited in the second quarter, and it appears he was diagnosed with a concussion. Tommy Kraemer has stepped up to fill in for Vaitai.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Evaluated for concussion Vaitai left Sunday's game against the Browns and is being evaluated for a concussion.
Impact Vaitai exited Sunday's game in the second quarter with the injury. Tommy Kraemer should step in at right guard so long as Vaitai remains sidelined.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress
There were a lot of positives for Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell to take out of Sunday’s 28-19 loss to the Los Angeles RamsOCTOBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Lance cleared for 49ers opener, Decker sidelined for Lions
Rookie quarterback Trey Lance made it through a week of practice with no setbacks to his injured right index finger and is cleared to play in the San Francisco 49ers’ season-opener...SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Detroit Lions notes: Halapoulivaati Vaitai likely ticketed for OG role in 2021 Vaitai played primarily right guard in 2020 after signing a five-year, $50 million contract to be the Lions' right tackle
MARCH 29, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Detroit Lions are stuck with Halapoulivaati Vaitai for another year The Detroit Lions are unfortunately stuck with Halapoulivaati Vaitai for at least one more season. This has quickly become one of former Gen...
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM
Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals
Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray sat out most of the first three quarters with an ankle injury and when he finally returned, wasn’t able to rally the Cardinals into the playoffsJANUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions
Kirk Cousins threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns, lifting the Minnesota Vikings to a 37-35 win over the Detroit Lions a matchup of teams finishing disappointing seasonsJANUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Forced out of finale Vaitai will not return to Sunday's game against the Vikings after having been evaluated for a head injury, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Impact The Lions evaluated Vaitai for a concussion before ruling him out to return Week 17. Given that Vaitai previously sustained a concussion Week 15 against Tennessee, Detroit will no doubt opt to take a cautious approach to his health.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
All clear for Week 16 Vaitai (concussion) is active for Saturday's game against the Buccaneers.
Impact Vaitai sustained a concussion during last Sunday's loss to Tennessee, exiting the contest after fielding 33 offensive snaps. It's been an injury-plagued 2020 season for the first-year Lion, with a Week 16 appearance marking his ninth of the campaign. Prior to the concussion, Vaitai's main barrier to availability had been a lingering foot injury.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lions firing more employees than winning games lately
The Detroit Lions have more fired employees than victories the past two monthsDECEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press
Foot injury forces Patriots' Gilmore out of loss to Dolphins
New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, suffered an injury to his right leg in the second quarter of a 22-12 loss to the Mia...DECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press
Tannehill has 5 TDs, Titans rout Lions 46-25
Ryan Tannehill ran for two touchdowns and threw three more with Derrick Henry running for 147 yards and a score as the Tennessee Titans moved closer to clinching their third playof...DECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press
Suffers concussion Vaitai won't return to Sunday's game against the Titans due to a concussion.
Impact Vaitai was activated from injured reserve Saturday but sustained a concussion in his first game back on the field. Matt Nelson has stepped in at right tackle in his absence.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
