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Pacheco was placed on injured reserve to start the season. General Manager Brad Holmes said he "hopes Pacheco returns this season." Well, that doesn't sounds great. There appears to be something more insidious going on with Pacheco's back than initially thought. Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki will compete for the primary backup role behind Jahmyr Gibbs.
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Pacheco on IR with back concerns; Saylors and Vaki compete for backup role.

Pacheco was placed on injured reserve to start the season with a back injury. General Manager Brad Holmes said he "hopes Pacheco returns this season," suggesting something more insidious may be going on with his back than initially thought. Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki will compete for the primary backup role behind Jahmyr Gibbs.

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