NFL: The Insiders on Isiah Pacheco

PodcastThe Insiders Podcast: Unsigned Rookies, Jeremiyah Loves Speaks, and Baker Mayfi...June 23, 2026

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Isiah Pacheco's coming off this ACL. Let's not forget. He was their leading rusher most games last year.

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Negative signalInjury

Pacheco's ACL injury clears the way for Walker to lead KC backfield.

Isiah Pacheco is coming off an ACL injury and was Kansas City's leading rusher in most games last season; his injury status and recovery timeline directly reduce his workload outlook and elevate Kenneth Walker's role as the primary three-down back in the Chiefs backfield.