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ArticleDetroit Lions roster bubble watch: Big questions at QB, WRAugust 17, 2026

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now that he has returned, he's basically a lock. Coach Dan Campbell essentially referred to him as RB3

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Vaki returns from injury, locked in as RB3 with 11 staff votes.

Vaki has returned from injury and is now essentially a lock as RB3 after being downgraded to the roster bubble last week; he maintains 11 staff votes with no change, and coach Dan Campbell essentially referred to him as RB3 when discussing the RB4 battle between other backs.

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Vaki gets chance to show RB development after injury-plagued camp.

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enjoy the fantasy drafts now because soon it will be Week 10 and you’ll be deciding between a Sione Vaki or Andre Iosivas flex start

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Campbell's praise locks Vaki's roster spot despite injury absence.

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Updates from Dan Campbell’s postgame presser: - Sione Vaki didn’t play today because he was dealing with a minor back spasm. Anticipate him back at p...

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Vaki's back spasms are minor; expected to return to practice this week.

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Vaki sidelined by minor back spasms; expected back at practice this week.

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