Isiah Pacheco hasn’t played a snap for the Detroit Lions, and the wait for his debut now looks like it will run into the holidays. Dan Campbell said Friday the running back is “progressing well” from back surgery, with December as the target.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell provided injury updates on several members of the roster, prior to the team practicing on Friday afternoon. Safety Kerby Joseph has only been limited at practice and has yet to participate in any team periods.
The Detroit Lions opened the 2026 season with a thrilling 31-30 win over the New Orleans Saints. But the victory came with a major setback, as the team has now lost running back Isiah Pacheco to a serious back injury.
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Isiah Pacheco's Detroit Lions debut has been delayed further, perhaps until December, after the running back underwent back surgery. Detroit head coach
The Lions placed running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve before the season, setting up at least a four-game absence. It turns out Pacheco is going to miss significantly more time.
Isiah Pacheco underwent back surgery and may not return until December, if he returns at all. After a shaky first look at Detroit’s backup plan, it’s time for Brad Holmes to explore the running back market.
Lions HC Dan Campbell announced Monday that veteran RB Isiah Pacheco underwent surgery for the back injury he has been dealing with and “it’s going to be a while” before he returns, per Dave Birkett.
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Isiah Pacheco’s first season in Detroit is off to a rough start, and it hasn’t even begun yet. Detroit placed the veteran running back on injured reserve Tuesday with a back injury, ruling him out for at least the team’s first four games.
Detroit already worked out one of the veterans on this list, while another younger option has proved he can handle a significant NFL workload. The Detroit Lions may need to make a move at running back sooner rather than later.
The Detroit Lions will start the season with several key players nursing injuries. Lions safety Kerby Joseph is on the PUP list, as is his fellow safety Brian Branch.
The Detroit Lions will open the regular season without a recently signed running back after placing Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve with a back injury.
The Detroit Lions have a few key players dealing with significant injuries as Week 1 approaches, including running back Isiah Pacheco. Pacheco hasn’t practiced since early August because of an MCL sprain.
The Detroit Lions hope Saylors can play the Knuckles to Jahmyr Gibbs' Sonic for the time being.
The Detroit Lions placed veteran running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve on Tuesday due to a back injury, sidelining the team's primary backup for at least four weeks.
The Detroit Lions announced they have placed RB Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve. The Lions also signed TE Tyler Conklin to the active roster, and signed G Elijah Klein and WR Dominic Lovett to the practice squad.
The Lions will begin their season without their new backup running back. Isiah Pacheco‘s latest injury will lead him to IR, bringing at least a four-game absence.
The Detroit Lions thought they had their backfield figured out. Now, just weeks before the season opener, that plan is already starting to crack. Isiah Pacheco was supposed to give Jahmyr Gibbs a reliable veteran running mate.
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is nursing a back injury in addition to his existing issue with his knee, head coach Dan Campbell said on Thursday.
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a sprained MCL but is expected to be ready for Week 1, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday.
On March 12, the Detroit Lions signed two-time Super Bowl champion Isiah Pacheco to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs in a move that excited fans. However, despite Dan Campbell’s confidence in the duo, a serious health warning has now emerged about Pacheco.
The Detroit Lions created a void after trading running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. That void is now filled.
Pacheco has been out since late October when he suffered a right knee injury against the Washington Commanders.
Pacheco has been part of a committee since returning from a broken leg.
The Kansas City Chiefs chose not to spend any of their premium picks in the 2025 NFL Draft on a running back, which shows that they are placing a great deal of confidence in Isiah Pacheco after a 2024 season that completely blunted whatever positive momentum he had going for him.
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