Pacheco Out for 4 Games | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions take a major hit as running back Isiah Pacheco is sidelined for the first four games of the 2026 season, placed on injured reserve after a worsening back injury. With Pacheco out, the team leans on Jamir Gibbs for heavy workloads and increased passing involvement, while backups like Jacob Harris and Jabari Small stay active — opening doors for players like Sione Vae. The loss is felt deeply, as Pacheco was poised to step into David Montgomery’s void and provide crucial depth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d85cac0c51dd837b