Overview
- Coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that Pacheco has developed a back issue in addition to a recent MCL sprain and that he cannot give a definitive timeline for a return.
- Campbell stressed the knee is not the main concern and described Pacheco’s recovery as “a little touch-and-go.”
- Detroit has met with veteran free agent Kareem Hunt and is evaluating whether to add an experienced back instead of keeping a fringe roster player.
- The Lions signed Pacheco in March to a one-year deal to back up Jahmyr Gibbs so his uncertain status reduces planned veteran depth behind Gibbs.
- Detroit is considering internal options such as Sione Vaki, Jacob Saylors and Jabari Smalls and must make final roster choices before the Sept. 13 opener against the Saints.