of Kansas City Chiefs Star running back Isaiah Pacheco is likely out for the time being.
Head coach Andy Reid provided a less-than-ideal update on the third-year player on Wednesday, telling reporters that Pacheco underwent surgery just days after breaking his fibula in the final minutes of the Chiefs' 26-25 win. Cincinnati Bengals.
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Hakeem Davis-Gaither (59) is blocked by Chiefs tight end Noah Gray (83) as Kansas City Chiefs running back Isaiah Pacheco (10) runs with the ball during the first half of a game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
“He's been placed on injured reserve. He's having surgery today. We don't know when he'll be back,” Reid said.
“Whether that's this season or next season, we'll see. We'll see how he does here.”
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Reid's update comes after reports that Pacheco did not have any ligament issues. NFL Network, His recovery could take six to eight weeks.
Pacheco, a member of the Chiefs' back-to-back Super Bowl winning teams, ran 45 yards for a touchdown in the season opener against Baltimore and then ran 90 yards and a score before being ejected from Sunday's game.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Isaiah Pacheco celebrates after scoring during the second half of a game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zarga)
He left the stadium Sunday in a walking boot and on crutches, apparently injured after twisting his ankle on the first play of the final attacking possession.
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In his place will be undrafted rookies Carson Steele and Samaje Perine.
The Chiefs also signed a veteran running back. Kareem Hunt Reid said he likely won't play this weekend against the Atlanta Falcons but could play soon.
During the first half of a game in Los Angeles on November 19, 2018, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) held Los Angeles Rams free safety Lamarcus Joyner (20) for a touchdown while Chiefs offensive guard Cameron Irving (75) looked on. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
“I want to see where he is, I want to see him work today,” Reid said Wednesday. “Once I see where he is, I'll be able to make a better decision.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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