Isiah Pacheco could miss preseason for Detroit Lions with knee injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is set to miss the team's preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a knee injury. Coach Dan Campbell indicated that Pacheco has a sprained MCL but is optimistic about his readiness for the regular season. Pacheco, signed this offseason to back up Jahmyr Gibbs after the Lions traded David Montgomery, has faced significant injury setbacks in recent seasons, missing 14 games over the past two years. As Pacheco recovers, Gibbs is positioned to take on a primary role in the backfield. Saylors and Jabari Small are expected to handle the bulk of the rushing duties in preseason.
- •Pacheco has a sprained MCL in his knee.
- •He will miss the exhibition opener against the Bengals.
- •Pacheco may miss the remainder of the preseason.
- •Jahmyr Gibbs is expected to serve as the primary back.
- •Saylors and Jabari Small will take first-team reps.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions RB Isiah Pacheco could miss preseason with knee injury
"Isiah Pacheco will miss the Detroit Lions' exhibition opener this week against the Cincinnati Bengals − and maybe the rest of the preseason − with a knee injury.
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