Vaki or Saylors Who Steps Up | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions’ RB depth is in flux as Isiah Pacheco sits out the first four games, leaving Sione Vaki — a raw but physically gifted rookie safety-turned-back — poised to take over as the primary backup to Jahmyr Gibbs. Despite limited experience and preseason absences due to injuries, Vaki’s recent reps behind Gibbs have impressed coaches, who see his pass-blocking and receiving skills as assets. Jacob Saylors, who dominated preseason stats, may be sidelined for now. Vaki’s debut against the Saints could be the moment fans decide if this gamble pays off. 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/43f2255335dd68bf