Lions consider running back options after Isiah Pacheco's injury news
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Isiah Pacheco will be out for an extended period following successful surgery, prompting the Detroit Lions to explore free-agent running backs. Jahmyr Gibbs carried the load in a recent win, suggesting the need for additional depth behind him. Potential candidates include Kareem Hunt, Joe Mixon, Antonio Gibson, and Alexander Mattison, each offering different skill sets and varying health concerns. The Lions already expressed interest in Hunt earlier this season and will need to assess the health of Mixon and Gibson before any decisions are made.
- •Isiah Pacheco is expected to miss significant time after surgery.
- •Jahmyr Gibbs had a career-high 29 carries in a recent game.
- •Detroit previously considered signing Kareem Hunt.
- •Joe Mixon's health status remains uncertain after a missed 2025 season.
- •Detroit may need to evaluate the medical history of other candidates.
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Running Backs the Lions Could Sign After Isiah Pacheco News
"With Isiah Pacheco facing an extended absence, here are five free-agent running backs the Detroit Lions should consider adding behind Jahmyr Gibbs.
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