Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco Gains Weight, Prepares For 2025 Comeback

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is focused on regaining his pre-injury form ahead of the 2025 NFL season after a fractured fibula limited his 2024 performance. Pacheco aims to return to his ideal weight of 216 pounds and his 4.37-second 40-yard dash speed, which he achieved during his rookie year, to enhance his physical running style. Head coach Andy Reid has praised Pacheco's offseason progress, noting that he looks "tremendous" and has put on good weight, critical for enduring a full NFL season. Despite a down year with just 310 rushing yards and a 3.7 yards-per-carry average, Pacheco's commitment to bulking up positions him as the Chiefs' lead back, especially as the team has opted for short-term depth additions rather than early draft picks at running back. With his rookie contract ending and free agency approaching, this season is pivotal for Pacheco to prove his value. Throughout his three-year tenure, Pacheco has been integral to the Chiefs' recent Super Bowl appearances, and his return to peak condition is highly anticipated by fans and the team.