Isiah Pacheco Returns to Action with the Chiefs
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed that starting running back Isiah Pacheco will be back on the field for Thursday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.Pacheco, 26, has been out since October 27, due to a right knee injury suffered in the victory against the Washington Commanders. Playing against the Cowboys, Pacheco will have ten days to rest and recover before week 14, when the Chiefs host the Houston Texans in a prime-time game on December 7. In the absence of Pacheco, the Chiefs have relied heavily on running back Kareem Hunt, a nine-year veteran. In Sunday’s victory against the Indianapolis Colts, Hunt recorded season highs in rushing attempts (30) and yards (104), with a touchdown. Before his injury, Pacheco averaged 4.2 yards per carry. He participated in the Chiefs’ three practices last week, but Reid didn’t want him to play two games in a five-day span. The Chiefs also bolstered their running back group on Monday by adding Dameon Pierce to their practice squad. Pierce joined the Chiefs after being released last week by the Texans. In four games this season, Pierce recorded 10 rushing attempts for 26 yards. The Chiefs hope Pierce can debut in a limited role against the Texans, his former team. Coach Reid commented on Pierce:We’ll put it in the game. How long? I can’t tell you that right now. We’ll see how it develops.
Andy Reid, Chiefs Head Coach
The main thing right now is simply for him to come in and learn what we’re doing, and from there we’ll make decisions. He’s been productive. He’s a good player. General Manager Brett Veach always does a good job of finding players and adding them to the roster. We’ll see how this goes.
Andy Reid, Chiefs Head Coach
