Lions Backfield Depth Tested | NFL News

0:00It's September 7. This is NFL News Today Football coverage, powered by AI. Alright, let's talk about the Detroit Lions' backfield situation heading into their season opener. They're rolling with just three running backs on the active roster. Jameer Gibbs is set to be the main guy. The bell cow as they say. But the other two, Jacob Sailors and Cioni Vocky are going to be sharing the load as his backups. Coach Dan Campbell mentioned that both Sailors and Vocky will get reps. He's not looking at one as the clear number two. Sailors brings value on special teams and has seen more game action. But Vocky has been putting in solid work during practices, especially when other. Guys were sidelineed. Sailors actually had a strong preseason, even running for over 100 yards in their final exhibition game. Vocky, on the other hand, missed most of the preseason with various injuries, but he's been getting up to speed in practice. Despite Vocky's lack of game time this preseason, he's shown growth as a runner and is considered

1:01a valuable player on special teams. Coach Campbell feels confident that either Sailors or Vocky can step in when Gibbs needs a break, handling running, pass protection, and even some, receiving duties. The team is a bit thin and running back, receiver, and on the offensive line, so they're still figuring out how to fill those last few roster spots. They might bring up players from the practice squad or go with the younger guys whose contracts aren't fully guaranteed yet. It's a new season, and the focus is now on preparing for their first opponent.