Lions running back Isiah Pacheco's status unclear for Week 1 opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco's availability for the Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints is uncertain due to injury. Pacheco sustained a sprained MCL earlier this month, but head coach Dan Campbell indicated he is now dealing with a back injury. Signed to replace David Montgomery, Pacheco needs to prove himself in a one-year contract. The Lions are prepared to use a two-back system if he cannot play.
- •Pacheco sprained his MCL earlier this month.
- •He is now dealing with a back injury.
- •Lions will rely on backup strategy if Pacheco can't play.
- •Pacheco signed a one-year, $1.81 million contract.
- •David Montgomery was traded to the Houston Texans.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Lions 2-time Super Bowl Champion faces unclear status for Week 1 vs. Saints amid latest injury
"The Detroit Lions had a big free agency steal in terms of the money they got former Kansas City Chiefs two-time champion for. However, his season debut in Week 1 is up in the air after another injury.
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