Pacheco Out, Lions Reeling | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Detroit Lions are facing a setback before the season even kicks off. They brought in running back Isaiah Pacheco this off season, expecting him to be a solid number 2 behind Jomere Gibbs and help fill the void left by. David Montgomery, however Pacheco has been placed on injure reserve with a back injury, meaning he'll miss at least the first four games. This news drop just days after the team finalized his roster and a little over a week before their season opener. It's a tough break, especially considering the expectations fans have for him to contribute right away. Naturally, the NFL community is buzzing about this. Some are questioning the decision to sign Pacheco in the first place, wondering if he's becoming injury prone. There's a lot of talk online, with some fans even suggesting this might be the end of his career, which is a pretty strong take for a player who's only 27. With Pacheco's sideline, the Lions will have to rely on other backs like Cionni Baki and

1:04Jacob Sailors for now. It's also possible they'll look to bring in a veteran free agent to bolster the position. Interestingly, Karimhan reportedly visited the team recently, and this move might make a signing more likely. Pacheco signed a one-year deal worth over $1.8 million, fully guaranteed. While his immediate future is uncertain due to this injury, he's still under contract for the season. People have to keep an eye on whether the Lions bring in another player and how long Pacheco remains sideline.