Isiah Pacheco - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

3 running backs Lions should target to replace Isiah Pacheco With Isiah Pacheco set to start the season on Injured Reserve (IR), the Detroit Lions should strongly consider signing one of these veteran...

4 DAYS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

"This is way worse than we thought": Lions fans panic as GM Brad Holmes reveals uncertainty in injured RB's playing status for 2026 The Detroit Lions signed Isiah Pacheco to strengthen the running back room this offseason. However, the two-time Super Bowl champion's availability for the 2026 season remains unce...

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lions GM gives concerning injury update on RB Isiah Pacheco The veteran running back may miss more time than initially thought.

6 DAYS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Without timetable for return Lions GM Brad Holmes said Wednesday that Pacheco (back) doesn't have a clear timetable for return, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pacheco was placed on injured reserve with his back issue and will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. It sounds like his absence could extend beyond Week 5 when he's first eligible to play. In the meantime, Jacob Saylors looks like the direct backup to Jahmyr Gibbs in the backfield. Gibbs could see some heavy snaps this season after the departure of steady veteran running mate David Montgomery over the offseason.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lions hopeful Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, Isiah Pacheco will return from injuries to play this year

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Lions place RB Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve Deadspin | Lions place RB Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve

6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Lions announce unfortunate Isiah Pacheco roster move amid injury | Sporting News This is some tough news for the Lions on a key offensive player.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What's the Lions RB depth chart without Isiah Pacheco to start 2026 NFL season? The Detroit Lions placed running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, leaving lingering questions surrounding their running back depth cha...

6 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Moving to injured reserve The Lions placed Pacheco (back) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Pacheco joined Detroit in March on a one-year contract to serve as Jahmyr Gibbs' primary backup. Pacheco initially missed time during training camp due to a sprained MCL before a back injury now will force him to miss at least the first four games of the campaign while on IR. Currently, the Lions roster Sione Vaki, Jacob Saylors and Jabari Small as options to spell Gibbs from Weeks 1-4.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jahmyr Gibbs' projected carries just skyrocketed with Isiah Pacheco injury news Pacheco lands on the IR just two weeks before the Lions begin their season.

6 DAYS AGO • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions banged-up offseason signing is on thin ice despite making the 53-man roster The Detroit Lions still haven't gotten much from Isiah Pacheco, and he's running out of time to prove that he can be healthy.

AUGUST 31 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Isiah Pacheco's injury history raises troubling questions about his future This offseason presented a shift in how the Kansas City Chiefs have typically handled their backfield. Brett Veach decided to make it a prio...

AUGUST 28 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Isiah Pacheco's new injury makes RB addition a top Lions priority Running back suddenly becomes a need for Detroit.

AUGUST 28 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Isiah Pacheco Injury Update: Latest News On Lions RB Hampers Week 1 Fantasy Outlook Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with another injury that has raised concerns over his fantasy projections for Week1.

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Lions running back Isiah Pacheco has a previously undisclosed injury Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco has been dealing with a knee injury for the last few weeks, but Dan Campbell revealed a new issue.

AUGUST 27 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Deadspin | Lions RB Isiah Pacheco dealing with back injury Deadspin | Lions RB Isiah Pacheco dealing with back injury

AUGUST 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Picks up back injury Pacheco's knee injury, per head coach Dan Campbell, is not a concern, but he is now dealing with a back injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Pacheco has been out of action with an MCL sprain, and although he seems to have moved past the knee issue he is now dealing with another injury. Campbell noted that Pacheco was feeling better Wednesday, but further details were not provided, so it's unclear if the latest setback will affect his availability for Week 1.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Isiah Pacheco's latest injury is unfortunate reminder for Chiefs fans It wasn't a surprise when Isiah Pacheco left the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason. Now he's with the Detroit Lions and already banged up.

AUGUST 10 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

It took one week for Isiah Pacheco to prove the Chiefs right for letting him walk The Kansas City Chiefs made the difficult decision of letting Isiah Pacheco leave the team in free agency this offseason, as the running bac...

AUGUST 10 • FANSIDED.COM

"We should just not practice at all" "ANOTHER injury riddled season": Lions fans panic as RB Isiah Pacheco set to miss preseason over MCL sprain Isiah Pacheco suffered an injury in the Detroit Lions' Wednesday practice session.

AUGUST 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lions RB depth chart gets hit with Isiah Pacheco injury following Jahmyr Gibbs' huge contract extension After giving Jahmyr Gibbs a lucrative contract extension, the Detroit Lions saw their other running back, Isiah Pacheco, get injured with an...

AUGUST 10 • BOLAVIP.COM

Lions' Isiah Pacheco will miss time with injury. How long is he out? An offseason acquisition of the Detroit Lions, Pacheco is going to slot in with Jahmyr Gibbs in the backfield. Here's how long the back is o...

AUGUST 10 • USATODAY.COM

Isiah Pacheco's injury gives an underrated player a chance to shine in the preseason Pacheco being out for most of the preseason could mean Saylors is about to get major starting snaps the rest of August.

AUGUST 10 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Deadspin | Lions expect RB Isiah Pacheco (knee) to be ready for opener Deadspin | Lions expect RB Isiah Pacheco (knee) to be ready for opener

AUGUST 10 • DEADSPIN.COM

Out with MCL sprain, should play Week 1 Pacheco is dealing with a sprained MCL, but head coach Dan Campbell believes he will be ready for Detroit's season opener against New Orleans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact It's unclear how Pacheco sustained the injury, but it will confine him to the sidelines for the time being. Pacheco's absence will open up some reps for the other running backs on Detroit's roster, but if he recovers as anticipated he remains the clear favorite to back up Jahmyr Gibbs (back) in Week 1.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

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Lions hopeful Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, Isiah Pacheco will return from injuries to play this year