The Detroit Lions opened training camp with more questions than answers on defense after two key players were sidelined on Monday. Rookie running back Sione Vaki left practice early with a lower-leg injury after pulling up during drills. While the severity isn’t yet known, trainers helped him off the field, and his return timetable remains unclear.
Adding to the concerns, veteran cornerback D.J. Reed, one of the team’s offseason acquisitions, was noticeably absent from the session. Head coach Dan Campbell didn’t give details but said the team was being “smart” with some players early in camp. That explanation only added to speculation, as Reed was expected to help anchor Detroit’s revamped secondary.
While the Lions still have time to get healthy before the preseason ramps up, these early setbacks highlight just how fragile depth can be—even in late July.
Camp Setback: Rookie Vaki Hobbles Off, Veteran CB Nowhere in Sight
