Detroit head coach Dan Campbell delivered some positive news on Lions rookie running back Sione Vaki in his Friday morning press conference. The fourth-rounder from Utah left Thursday’s practice session with a shoulder injury and did not return.
Campbell quickly defused any concerns that Vaki suffered a serious injury.
“Nothing long-term,” Campbell said of Vaki. “He’s good, he’s good,” he continued without elaborating any further.
Vaki is in the process of transitioning from a hybrid safety/running back at Utah to a full-time offensive player. He’s shown flashes with the ball in his hand and has thrived on special teams, as expected. Campbell added that Vaki needs more reps and experience.
The Lions are off on Saturday and travel on Sunday to New York for joint practices with the Giants beginning on Monday, which will give Vaki some time to heal up the wounded shoulder.