Pacheco Out Long Term, Gibbs Burdened | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions’ running back hopes just took a major hit as Isiah Pacheco, acquired to form a dynamic duo with Jahmyr Gibbs, is sidelined for at least 12 weeks after back surgery. Already on IR with a knee issue, Pacheco’s recovery timeline means he may not return until early December—possibly missing the entire season. With Gibbs already carrying a heavier load after the team traded David Montgomery, the Lions now face a thin backfield depth chart and are likely to rush to add another RB via trade or free agency to keep their offense balanced. 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/lions-isiah-pacheco-set-miss-223338834.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09af222843c38ce3 Report issues to [email protected].