Lions Backup Backs Battle for Role | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions are in a running back reshuffle after trading David Montgomery and signing Isiah Pacheco—only for Pacheco to land on injured reserve with knee and back issues. With Jahmyr Gibbs as the starter, the Lions now rely on Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors, neither with much regular-season experience. Saylors looked poised to take over, but head coach Dan Campbell is pushing a committee approach, spotlighting Vaki—a fourth-round safety-turned-back who impressed in camp despite missing preseason games. Vaki’s versatility as a runner, blocker, and receiver could make him a key contributor, turning a roster shake-up into a breakout opportunity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62bc5786b8992d51