Lions Cornerback Will Not Practice, Running Back Returns

The Detroit Lions will take on the Miami Dolphins in a joint practice setting without one of their top cornerback options.

On Wednesday, prior to the start of the first of two joint practices with the Dolphins, Lions coach Dan Campbell shared injury updates on multiple players including projected starting cornerback Terrion Arnold.

The Alabama product has been sidelined for over a week with a hamstring injury, and he is not expected to participate Wednesday or Thursday. Campbell is hoping for the young defender to return to action next week.

Meanwhile, Campbell did provide a positive updated on rookie defensive end Ahmed Hassanein. The Boise State alum left practice early on Monday to be evaluated for a leg injury, but he will return to practice Wednesday.

“Ahmed should be out there today, it was just a little bit of a scare," Campbell said. "So he should be out there working, which is good. I don’t see T.A. in these, he’s getting better, he’s doing more every day, but I don’t see him being able to go through these practices. We’re gonna be shooting for next week.” 

Detroit will also welcome back second-year running back Sione Vaki, who has yet to appear in a preseason game while dealing with a lingering hamstring ailment. He returned to practice briefly last week, but did not play in Friday's preseason game.

“The plan is for Vaki to be out there today. He’s gonna get some individual, some group, and then we’re gonna put him in a couple of team reps and see how he adjusts and what he can handle," Campbell said. "And if he can handle it, then maybe he gets a little more. So he’s actually, as of today, ready to start doing some stuff.