Halapoulivaati Vaitai
30-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Back
Est. Return 5/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
While right guard will easily be Detroit's weakest link on the offensive line in 2023, Vaitai will have to hold off newcomer Graham Glasgow for the starting job. Read Past Outlooks
Likely done for season
Vaitai (back) is unlikely to play again this season, according to head coach Dan Campbell, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
ANALYSIS
Vaitai was placed on IR on Tuesday due to a back injury that forced him to miss Sunday's win over the Chargers and is related to the back issue that caused him to miss last season. Graham Glasgow will continue to start in his place moving forward, including Week 11 against the Bears.
Vaitai was placed on IR on Tuesday due to a back injury that forced him to miss Sunday's win over the Chargers and is related to the back issue that caused him to miss last season. Graham Glasgow will continue to start in his place moving forward, including Week 11 against the Bears.
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Measurables Review
How do Halapoulivaati Vaitai's measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 6"Weight
322 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.26 secShuttle Time
5.00 secCone Drill
8.26 secBroad Jump
113 inBench Press
23 repsHand Length
10.63 inArm Length
34.25 inLatest Fantasy Rumors
Outside shot as trade chip
Vaitai is a lineman that could draw attention on the trade market prior to Tuesday's deadline, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Eagles are still within striking distance in the NFC East after evening out their record at 4-4 in Week 8. That seemingly makes it less likely they'd deal an offensive lineman like Vaitai, thought teams such as the Browns -- who have been shut down on their Trent Williams inquiries -- may still attempt to blow them away with an offer.
The Eagles are still within striking distance in the NFC East after evening out their record at 4-4 in Week 8. That seemingly makes it less likely they'd deal an offensive lineman like Vaitai, thought teams such as the Browns -- who have been shut down on their Trent Williams inquiries -- may still attempt to blow them away with an offer.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Vaitai looks to retain his starting role at guard in advance of the 2022 campaign.
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Now headed to IR
Detroit placed Vaitai (back) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.
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Won't play Sunday
Vaitai (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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Will play Sunday
Vaitai (knee) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
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Questionable Sunday
Vaitai (knee) is listed as questionable going into Sunday's game against the Panthers.
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Ruled out against Green Bay
Vaitai (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Packers, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
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