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Lions RB Isiah Pacheco sidelined by new back injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:24 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Lions RB Isiah Pacheco sidelined by new back injury

Summary

Isiah Pacheco, running back for the Lions, is dealing with a back injury after previously spraining his MCL. Head coach Dan Campbell stated that while the team's initial assessment had him returning for Week 1, his current status is uncertain. The team recently met with free agent Kareem Hunt, suggesting concerns about Pacheco’s availability against the Saints. Campbell indicated that the knee injury is no longer a concern for Pacheco's readiness.

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Status Watch

•Pacheco sprained his MCL earlier this month.
•Campbell is unsure about Pacheco's status for Week 1.
•The Lions are considering adding Kareem Hunt to their roster.
•Campbell noted that the knee injury is not a concern.

Latest Updates

10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions RB Isiah Pacheco dealing with new injury
9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Reveals New Injury for Lions RB Isiah Pacheco
4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Lions RB Isiah Pacheco dealing with a back injury

What they're saying

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Lions head coach Dan Campbell shared an injury update on running back Isiah Pacheco, revealing that he's now dealing with a different injury.
— Yahoo Sports