Penei Sewell had a standout rookie season starting games at left and right tackle, and Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said veteran left guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai deserves an assist for Sewell’s play.
Sewell and Vaitai formed a close relationship last season, while playing part of the season side by side, with Campbell joking the two would “go and drink Kava together at night.”
Vaitai’s parents are Tongan, while Sewell spent the early part of his childhood in American Samoa.
“No, listen, it’s been good,” Campbell said. “It’s been good because Big V is, he’s kind of a calming presence.