Backfield
Who backs up the Lions at running back?
Detroit Lions running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Jahmyr Gibbs leads the Lions backfield, with Isiah Pacheco as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Lions running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs | Active | 166.9 | 0.69 |
| 2 | Isiah Pacheco | Active | -47.8 | -0.41 |
| 3 | Jacob Saylors | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Sione Vaki | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Jabari Small | Active | — | — |
| 6 | Kye Robichaux | Questionable | — | — |
| 7 | Michael Warren | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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