SIONE VAKI NEWS

Set to face Dallas Vaki (thumb) is active for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Vaki has been battling an ankle injury for the last few weeks, but it was a thumb issue that made him questionable for Thursday's pivotal matchup against the Cowboys. He'll likely be limited exclusively to work on special teams.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Vaki (thumb) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys.

Impact Vaki appeared to pick up a thumb injury during last week's loss to the Packers, putting his status in jeopardy ahead of a crucial game versus the Cowboys. If Vaki -- who has played just two offensive snaps this season -- sits out, Jacob Saylors will serve as the No. 3 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still limited at practice Tuesday Vaki (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday.

Impact Vaki popped up on Detroit's injury report Monday with a thumb issue, and he's still tending to that as the team's preparations for Week 14 continue. If he can't upgrade to full participation at practice Wednesday, he'll likely carry an injury designation into gameday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thumb issue Vaki (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Monday.

Impact Vaki was able to play through an ankle injury in the team's 34-27 loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving, but he may have picked up a thumb injury in the contest. The running back's ability to practice in any capacity is a good sign, but he'll have two more chances to log a full practice and leave the injury behind before Thursday's matchup with the Cowboys.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Thursday Vaki (ankle) is active for Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup against Green Bay.

Impact Vaki has been dealing with an ankle issue for the past two weeks and was deemed limited in all three of Detroit's practice walkthroughs this week. He's going to be able to suit up, though he probably won't see a lot of work on offense. Vaki has taken just two offensive snaps over five games this season, but he's also contributed on special teams, including as a kick returner.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Tuesday Vaki (ankle) remained limited in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Vaki has managed injuries throughout most of the 2025 campaign and has played one offensive snap all season. He carries no fantasy value while Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are healthy.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Vaki (ankle) was limited on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact Seemingly injured for most of the season, Vaki has dealt with hamstring, groin and ankle issues in 2025 and has appeared in just five games. He's logged a total of one offensive snap and 82 on special teams, rushing one time for four yards while returning a pair of kickoffs for 39 yards.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Vaki (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Vaki will once again be the primary depth option behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery at the running back position. The rookie has climbed the depth chart by being a strong kick return option as well as running back, and if Gibbs or Montgomery were to go down Vaki would be next up for the Lions' offense.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable Vaki (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Vaki has played just one offensive snap all season, while he's logged 62 on special teams across four games. Vaki carries no fantasy value while Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are healthy.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for SNF Vaki (ankle) is active for Sunday night's contest against Philadelphia.

Impact Vaki is good to go after working through an ankle injury throughout the week at practice. With Craig Reynolds (coach's decision) inactive, Vaki will operate as the No. 3 option at running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Week 11 Vaki (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Vaki has been working through separate lower-body injuries for most of the season. He ended the week with back-to-back limited practices while working through an ankle issue, and his status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until the Lions announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. Craig Reynolds and Kalif Raymond would handle return duties on kickoffs if Vaki is unable to play against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Minnesota Vaki (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact A hamstring injury limited Vaki's practice participation all week, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday's NFC North tilt. He'll serve as the Lions' RB3 behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery due to Craig Reynolds (hamstring) being inactive.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 9 Vaki (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact With Craig Reynolds (hamstring) ruled out, Vaki could be in line to serve as the Lions' RB3 behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery if Vaki is cleared to play.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Thursday Vaki (groin) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Vaki has opened Week 9 prep with a pair of limited practices as he tries to return for his first game action since Week 3. If Vaki gets the green light to play Sunday against the Vikings, he could serve as Detroit's third-string running back, as Craig Reynolds (hamstring) has yet to practice this week.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 7 Vaki (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's matchup against Tampa Bay, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Vaki is set to miss his third straight game with the groin injury. He has been active only once this season, as he was sidelined by a hamstring injury earlier in the campaign.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Still working through groin injury Vaki (groin) did not practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Vaki has been unable to play or practice since suffering a groin injury during the Lions' Week 3 win over the Ravens. The second-year running back has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs and appears unlikely to play against the Buccaneers on Monday unless he returns to practice in at least a limited capacity Saturday.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Kansas City Vaki (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

Impact Vaki has not been able to practice since suffering a groin injury in Week 3 against the Ravens. He'll miss a third consecutive game due to the injury, and the 2024 fourth-rounder's next opportunity to play is Week 7 against Tampa Bay on Monday, Oct. 20. Craig Reynolds and Jacob Saylors will continue to serve as the Lions' depth backfield options behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sione Vaki's Injury Saga Hurting Lions Even More in Week 6 Sione Vaki's injury is becoming a nuisance for the Detroit Lions.

OCTOBER 9 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Still not practicing Vaki (groin) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Ben Raven of MLive reports.

Impact Vaki has missed two consecutive games and hasn't practiced in any capacity since injuring his groin Week 3. He appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs. If Vaki is ruled out again, Craig Reynolds will get another chance to handle the clear RB3 role behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 5 Vaki (groin) has been ruled for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Vaki was unable to practice all week and will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a groin injury. His absence means Craig Reynolds will continue to serve as the Lions' RB3 behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Vaki will look to return to practice next week and be available for the Lions' Week 6 road clash against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 12.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Thursday Vaki (groin) did not practice Thursday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Vaki has appeared in just one game this season, logging seven special-teams snaps. He doesn't have an offensive role behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions injury report: LT Taylor Decker to play through shoulder injury vs Browns The Lions previously ruled RB Sione Vaki and LB Zach Cunningham out with injuries, but Taylor Decker will play.

SEPTEMBER 28 • FREEP.COM

Out for Week 4 Vaki (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Utah product didn't practice all week after sustaining a groin injury in the Lions' Week 3 win over the Ravens, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Vaki played just seven special-teams snaps in that contest, so his absence is unlikely to have much impact on Detroit in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sione Vaki Knew Offense Would Shine, Feels More Like Running Back Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki discusses growth as a player, why offense has shined lately.

SEPTEMBER 25 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Lions answer questions about offensive line, pass rush and new coordinators in road win over Ravens

The Detroit Lions have answered any lingering questions about their offensive line, pass rush and new coordinators

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press