The procedure was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins IV, a specialist recognized for his expertise in the field. While the team has not provided a precise date for his return, Lions head coach
Impact on Lions roster and upcoming schedule
Pacheco had already been placed on the injured reserve list on September 1 due to an MCL sprain and the back injury, both of which were sustained during training camp. That initial designation had already ruled him out for the first four games of the season. The latest medical development confirms that his absence will extend well beyond that initial window.
The Lions signed Pacheco during the offseason as a free agent to bolster their backfield alongside
In other injury news, the Lions are monitoring the status of starting left guard Christian Mahogany ahead of their upcoming Thursday night clash against the Buffalo Bills. Mahogany suffered a hip injury during the first half of Sunday's victory over the New Orleans Saints and had to be carted to the locker room. While head coach Dan Campbell indicated that the injury is not expected to be a long-term concern, he admitted that the short turnaround for the game in Buffalo makes the lineman's availability uncertain.
