Out with MCL sprain, should play Week 1
Pacheco is dealing with a sprained MCL, but head coach Dan Campbell believes he will be ready for Detroit's season opener against New Orleans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
It's unclear how Pacheco sustained the injury, but it will confine him to the sidelines for the time being. Pacheco's absence will open up some reps for the other running backs on Detroit's roster, but if he recovers as anticipated he remains the clear favorite to back up Jahmyr Gibbs (back) in Week 1.
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Cade Mays
Sidelined for 'extended period'
Mays sustained a wrist injury during Sunday's practice and will miss "a significant period," Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Joshua Dobbs
Inks deal with Detroit
Dobbs signed a one-year, $1.425 million contract with the Lions on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Jared Goff
Won't play preseason opener
Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Sunday that Goff and other key starters will not play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Bengals, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Lands three-year extension
The Lions and Gibbs (back) agreed to terms on a three-year extension Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Closing in on three-year deal?
Gibbs (back) and the Lions have made substantial progress on a three-year contract extension that would make him the highest-paid running back in the league, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports Thursday.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Working off to side Thursday
Gibbs (back) took part in the Lions' walkthrough and stretch Thursday before taking part in conditioning work on a side field during practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Present for practice
Gibbs (back) was in uniform and taking reps during the early walkthrough portion of Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Tyler Conklin
Activated off PUP list
The Lions activated Conklin (knee) off the active/PUP list Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Sione Vaki
Leaves with eye injury
Vaki (eye) exited Monday's practice early, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Still not practicing
Gibbs (back) was present but not in uniform for Monday's practice, Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News reports.