Pacheco Out, Gibbs Takes Over | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions just took a major hit in the backfield as Isiah Pacheco, their top backup running back, goes on injured reserve with a knee MCL sprain and a new back issue requiring surgery. With Pacheco sidelined, Jahmyr Gibbs now carries the full load as the undisputed three-down back, forcing GM Brad Holmes to urgently seek a trade or signing to fill the void and protect their depth chart for the season. 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.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-isiah-pacheco-facing-surgery-192341235.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/303b425c6bdcf177 Report issues to [email protected].