Lions' RB room settles at three after roster cuts

Saylors and Vaki have combined for nine NFL carries

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

The Lions RB room currently stands at: Jahmyr Gibbs Jacob Saylors (2 career NFL carries) Sione Vaki (7 career NFL carr Via @FieldYates on X

What happened: Detroit's remaining running backs are Jahmyr Gibbs, Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki. The group follows Jabari Small's waiver ahead of the 2026 season.

Why it matters: The Lions will lean on Jahmyr Gibbs while two lightly used NFL backs fill out the depth chart. Backfield availability and special-teams roles could shape the remaining roster decisions.

By the numbers: Saylors has two career NFL carries and Vaki has seven, a combined total of nine.

What to watch: Watch whether Detroit adds another running back or keeps the current three into the regular season.

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@FieldYates 2026-09-03T11:04:25.201980+00:00

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