{
  "id": 7458761,
  "title": "Isiah Pacheco to miss at least three months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/isiah-pacheco-to-miss-at-least-three-months",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T03:12:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/isiah-pacheco-miss-least-three-031201108.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is expected to miss significant time after recently undergoing back surgery",
  "key_points": [
    "Isiah Pacheco will miss at least three months",
    "Injury from pinched nerve in back",
    "Possible return in December"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Isiah Pacheco's lengthy absence changes the team's running back dynamics, likely elevating Sione Vaki to a key backup role behind Jahmyr Gibbs and affecting fantasy leagues that relied on him.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}