Jacob Saylors - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Logs full practice Wednesday Saylors (neck) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Saylors sat out his first game of the season in Week 9 due to a neck injury, but it now looks like he's on track to return to game action in Week 10. With teammate Sione Vaki tending to an ankle issue, it appears possible Saylors could be called upon for a larger share of offensive snaps than usual versus the Patriots.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inactive versus Miami Saylors (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Saylors carried a questionable designation heading into this contest, though he won't be on the field in Week 9, marking his first absence of the 2026 campaign. With Sione Vaki (ankle) available, Saylors likely wouldn't have been very involved, regardless.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with neck injury Saylors (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Saylors logged three consecutive limited sessions during Week 9 prep as he manages his neck injury. The running back could be the sole reserve option behind Jahmyr Gibbs if he suits up for Sunday's game, but Sione Vaki (ankle) cannot.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to practice Wednesday Saylors (neck) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Saylor's neck injury is significant enough that Coach Dan Campbell felt comfortable declaring him doubtful to practice multiple days in advance. The running back couldn't return to Sunday's win over the Vikings because of the injury, and it remains unclear how long he will miss.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lions are trying to refocus on football amid concerns over Jack Campbell's injury

The Detroit Lions are having trouble celebrating their win over the Minnesota Vikings

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Goff throws go-ahead touchdown pass to Williams and Lions beat Vikings 19-15 for their 1st loss

Jared Goff threw a go-ahead, 7-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 4:35 left and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-15, handing the NFL’s last undefeated team...

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Saylors (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Saylors sustained a neck injury in the first half, and the issue is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's game. Sione Vaki will be the lone backup option to Jahmyr Gibbs the rest of the way in Saylors' absence.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to return Sunday Saylors (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Saylors has been dealing with the neck injury, so he might have aggravated the issue. The 26-year-old has primarily been utilized as a member of special teams during the 2026 campaign. If Saylors can't get back on the field, Sione Vaki could see more action as a return man.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Plays no offense in loss Saylors logged one tackle on kick coverage and two kick returns for 58 yards during Thursday night's 41-31 loss to the Bills.

Impact Saylors did not play a single offensive snap in the contest, spending all 18 reps on special teams. Jahmyr Gibbs consumed almost all of the rushing work for the Lions, leaving Sione Vaki with just 11 offensive snaps and one carry to Saylors' none. Saylors' main role for the team will likely remain on special teams, and the third-year player may lose his roster spot once Isiah Pacheco (back) returns from injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

No offensive snaps in win Saylors made one tackle and returned two kicks for 25 yards in Sunday's 31-30 overtime win against the Saints.

Impact Saylors saw no offensive snaps in Sunday's contest, taking all 24 of his reps with the special teams unit. Saylors made one tackle on kick coverage and had two short returns in the game, taking on most of the grunt work as the Lions' offense burned bright without him.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Earns trust of coaching staff Saylors earned the trust of coaching staff during training camp and could see consistent playing time on both offense and special teams this season, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' off...

Impact Saylors had a strong training camp, and across three preseason games he logged 31 carries for 187 yards while catching five passes (on nine targets) for 40 yards. With Isiah Pacheco (back) on injured reserve with no clear return timeline, Saylors is poised to operate in an elevated role offensive behind Jahmyr Gibbs, with 2024 fourth-rounder Sione Vaki also in the mix for backfield touches.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unsung Lions player gets golden opportunity to begin 2026 Jacob Saylors' shot at building upon his preseason success is right at his doorstep.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Bengals castoff RB Jacob Saylors suddenly has a big role behind Jahmyr Gibbs Ex-Cincinnati Bengals running back Jacob Saylors has a surprise role behind Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs after earning Dan Campbell’s vote of con...

SEPTEMBER 1 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Saylors on special teams RB Jacob Saylors speaks to the media about the Lions' special teams and taking advantage of his opportunities during the preseason.

AUGUST 29 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Dobbs makes his case to be Goff's backup by taking Lions on 3 TD drives in 25-16 win over Colts

Josh Dobbs made his case to be Detroit’s top backup quarterback by throwing two touchdown passes and leading the Lions on a third scoring drive to lead the Lions past the Indianapo...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Kareem Hunt's visit with Lions should make Jacob Saylors look over his shoulder Saylors might be the odd man out if this signing were to go through - but, that makes the Hunt visit all the more confusing.

AUGUST 25 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Starts Saturday Saylors rushed six times for 32 yards while also giving up a fumble-six in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over the Commanders.

Impact Saylors' 5.3 yards per carry and starting role were somewhat overshadowed by a massive mistake. The running back coughed up the ball on the second play of the game, leading to a fumble-six that gave the Commanders an early lead. The 26-year-old recovered well from the error, producing consistently and safely for the rest of the contest. It remains unclear how the Lions' opinion of the second-year rusher will be affected, but with Isiah Pacheco (knee) and Sione Vaki (back) still sidelined with injuries, Saylors will likely remain one of the top options at running back for the time being.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sione Vaki's return gives him a major opportunity in Lions backfield Vaki's return adds another dimension to the Lions' special teams unit, and another competitor for Jacob Saylors to take over.

AUGUST 18 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Day-to-day with ankle issue Saylors (ankle) could return to practice in "a day or two", Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Saylors likely picked up the issue in Thursday's preseason opener against the Bengals. The running back is set to be the starting kick returner for the Lions this season so healing completely from the issue takes priority over any more preseason action. Saylors played just nine offensive snaps over 16 regular-season games in 2025 compared to 281 special teams snaps.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14

Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 in the preseason opener f...

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Saylors breaks into the clear for 27-yard gain inside Cincy territory Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors breaks into the clear for 27-yard gain inside Cincy territory.

AUGUST 14 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Jacob Saylors has golden opportunity to add to his UFL success story with Lions The Lions may have quietly already found their perfect RB3 for 2026.

AUGUST 7 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

LIONS DAILY: RB Jacob Saylors aims to seize opportunity with Gibbs, Vaki out Can Lions' O-line jell in time? 2026 season depends on it

AUGUST 5 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Pacheco provides 'Pop' in the Lions' backfield while awaiting Gibbs' return

Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Lucky Jackson tabbed a sleeper signing by the Lions ahead of training camp Jackson could end up seeing the same boost that Jacob Saylors did.

JUNE 19 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

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Lions are trying to refocus on football amid concerns over Jack Campbell's injury

Goff throws go-ahead touchdown pass to Williams and Lions beat Vikings 19-15 for their 1st loss

Dobbs makes his case to be Goff's backup by taking Lions on 3 TD drives in 25-16 win over Colts

Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14

Pacheco provides 'Pop' in the Lions' backfield while awaiting Gibbs' return