Isiah Pacheco to miss at least three months
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is expected to miss significant time after recently undergoing back surgery
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco will miss at least three months following back surgery, according to head coach Dan Campbell. The injury stems from a pinched nerve in his back, requiring a minimum of 12 weeks for recovery. Pacheco underwent surgery to remove the nerve pressure. There is a possibility he could return in December.
Previously, Pacheco had knee issues that led to a stint on the reserve/injured list. Signed in the offseason as Jahmyr Gibbs' backup, Pacheco's absence could affect fantasy leagues relying on him as a safety net. Sione Vaki is likely to take over as Gibbs' primary backup, with Jacob Saylors as the third-stringer.
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