Pacheco Out, Who Steps In for Lions | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions just took a major hit in the backfield, placing Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve — sidelining him for at least the first four games. Signed as a cheap backup this offseason, Pacheco’s back injury is serious enough to keep him out during key early matchups. His departure follows the trade of David Montgomery and comes after a solid two-year run with the Chiefs, where he racked up over 1,700 yards and 12 touchdowns. Now, with Jahmyr Gibbs still leading the charge, the Lions must scramble to find his new primary backup — Jacob Saylors looks like the frontrunner, with Jabari Small and Sione Vaki also in the mix. Pacheco’s return window opens Week 5 against Arizona. 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/6fb675755514c952