Isiah Pacheco Undergoes Back Surgery and Faces 12-Week Recovery

Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco underwent surgery to remove a bone fragment pressing on a nerve in his back and faces a 12-week recovery, sidelining him until December. Head coach Dan Campbell noted the lengthy absence, leaving Jahmyr Gibbs and Sione Vaki to handle backfield duties. Pacheco was already placed on injured reserve as the team navigates depth concerns during his extended time away from the lineup.