Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco Out for Patriots Game Following Shoulder Surgery
Coach Andy Reid expects Pacheco, one of the NFL's leading rushers, to return to full practice next week.
- Chiefs' running back Isiah Pacheco has been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Patriots due to a shoulder surgery.
- Pacheco's surgery was described as a 'cleanup' and is on the same shoulder he had surgery on during the offseason.
- Despite Pacheco's absence, Chiefs' coach Andy Reid expressed confidence in Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon, who will fill in for Pacheco.
- Chiefs' left tackle Donovan Smith will also miss the game due to a neck injury, with rookie Wanya Morris expected to start in his place.
- Pacheco, one of the NFL's leading rushers, is expected to return to full practice next week.