Lions Veteran RB Suffers Knee Injury in Latest Practice
Summary
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco sprained his MCL (a knee ligament) during a recent practice. The team’s head coach says Pacheco should be ready to play in the season opener.Key Facts
- Isiah Pacheco is a 27-year-old running back for the Detroit Lions.
- He signed a one-year contract with the Lions after playing four years with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Pacheco has rushed for 2,537 yards and 14 touchdowns and caught 88 passes for 554 yards in his NFL career.
- He helped the Chiefs win two Super Bowl championships.
- Pacheco sprained his MCL during a training camp practice.
- Head coach Dan Campbell believes Pacheco will be ready for the regular-season opener.
- The Lions added Pacheco to replace former running back David Montgomery, who now plays for the Houston Texans.
- The team has few other running backs, and if Pacheco misses more time, they may add another veteran player.
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