Kansas City Chiefs Running Back Isiah Pacheco Underwent Shoulder Surgery, Ruled Out for Game Against Patriots

Dec 15, 2023, 9:00 PM ET

The running back also missed last week’s loss to the Bills

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The running back of the Chiefs, Isiah Pachecounderwent surgery on his injured shoulder and will not play in Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

The coach of the Chiefs, Andy Reid, described the procedure as a cleaning surgery. Pacheco’s injured shoulder is the same one he had surgery on during the offseason. Reid pointed out that Pacheco was at the team’s practices Chiefs this week and will return to full practice next week.

Isiah Pacheco He also missed last week’s loss to the Buffalo Bills. Before that, he was fifth in the NFL in carries with 779 yards.

Without Pacheco against the Bills, Clyde Edwards-Helaire ran for 39 yards and Jerick McKinnon He had 19 yards and a score. McKinnon caught three passes for 18 yards, Edwards-Helaire two for 29.

“We love Pacheco and we love his energy, but at the same time, I think Clyde and McKinnon did a tremendous job,” Reid acknowledged. “I don’t want to put any of them down because they’re playing well, and they all bring energy in their own way.”

Los Chiefs They also ruled out the starting left tackle Donovan Smith for the second straight game due to a neck injury. The noob Wanya Morrisa third-round pick, started in his place against the Bills.

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