Isiah Pacheco signs with Lions as underrated addition this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has signed a one-year, $1.81 million contract with the Detroit Lions. ESPN's Eric Woodyard labeled the signing as the most underrated move of the offseason, viewing Pacheco as a replacement for the traded David Montgomery. Pacheco, who finished second on the Chiefs in rushing last season, looks to redefine his career with the Lions after missing the playoffs in 2025. This offseason were marked by Detroit's focus on reestablishing a tough team identity.
- •Pacheco signed a fully guaranteed one-year contract with the Lions.
- •He rushed for 462 yards last season with the Chiefs.
- •Pacheco had 1,765 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in his first two NFL seasons.
- •Detroit is working to rebuild its team identity after a disappointing 2025 season.
- •Pacheco is expected to complement Jahmyr Gibbs in the Lions' backfield.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Chiefs starter labeled the most underrated move for his new team
"According to ESPN, Ex-Kansas City Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco was labeled the most underrated move for the Detroit Lions | @EdEastonJr
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