Jacob Saylors - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Staying in Detroit The Lions signed Saylors to a one-year contract Monday.

Impact Saylors initially opened the regular season on the Lions' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he initially caught on ahead of Week 1 due to a hamstring injury to Sione Vaki. Saylors managed to stick around on the active roster for the entire 2025 season, primarily serving on special teams and leading the Lions with 897 yards on 33 kickoff returns while adding two carries for 11 yards across 16 games. Jahymr Gibbs and David Montgomery figure to man the Lions' backfield for the foreseeable future, but Saylors will be with Detroit during offseason activities and look to show the coaching staff enough progress to earn a larger role for himself in 2026.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up for Thanksgiving clash Saylors (back) is active for Thursday's Week 13 matchup versus the Packers.

Impact Saylors has been managing a back issue for most of November, and it caused him to sit out Week 10 against Washington. However, he's been able to play each of the past two weeks, and he's continued to work as the lead kick returner for the Lions. That will likely be Saylors' primary role again Thursday, as he has logged just seven offensive snaps through 10 games this year.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Tuesday Saylors (back) remained a limited participant for Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Saylors handles kickoff returns for the Lions, as he's logged 699 scoreless yards on 26 returns this season. He otherwise carries no fantasy value while Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are healthy.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Monday Saylors (back) was limited on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact Saylors has been dealing with a back issue for most of November. He's logged a total of six offensive snaps all season but is a fixture on special teams for the Lions. Saylors has returned 26 kickoffs for 699 scoreless yards while producing six tackles (four solo).

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

All set for SNF Saylors (back) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Eagles.

Impact Saylors will make his return to action after missing the team's win over Washington in Week 10 due to a back injury. The running back will likely be plugged back in as the Lions' primary kickoff returner against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as questionable Week 11 Saylors (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact A back injury prevented Saylors from playing against the Commanders in Week 10. He was limited in all three practices during Week 10 prep, which gives him a chance to suit up in Sunday's road game in Philadelphia. The Lions could be thin in the backfield behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, as Sione Vaki is also listed as questionable due to an ankle injury.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 10 Saylors (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact A back issue prevented Saylors from participating in the final two practices of Week 10 prep, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's road contest. Craig Reynolds (hamstring) is currently listed as questionable, and if he were to join Saylors on the Lions' inactive list, then Sione Vaki would serve as the Lions' RB3 behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Saylors' next opportunity to suit up is Week 11 against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 16.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Saylors (back) did not participate in practice Thursday.

Impact Saylors (back) did not appear to suffer an injury in Detroit's Week 9 matchup against the Vikings, but was limited in practice Wednesday. Should the 25-year-old be unable to return to practice Friday, he will be at risk of missing Sunday's matchup against Washington.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Role limited to special teams Saylors returned two kickoffs for 54 yards in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Since logging his first two NFL carries (and gaining 11 yards) in a Week 4 blowout win over the Browns, Saylors has played exclusively on special teams in the Lions' subsequent three games. In addition to serving as Detroit's top kickoff returner, Saylors also has a role on the Lions' coverage units.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Goff throws 2 TD passes to St. Brown, Lions beat Browns 34-10 for 3rd straight victory

Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond returned a punt 65 yards for another score and the Detroit Lions beat the Cleveland Browns 34-10

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Week 4 Saylors is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Cleveland due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Saylors appeared to suffer the injury during a Lions' punt return. He's primarily been deployed on special teams this season, so his absence won't impact the Lions' backfield, which is led by Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fipp on consistent coverage and run game Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp speaks to reporters about how they will need consistent coverage and run game, K Jake Bates, WR Kalif Ra...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Signed to active roster The Lions signed Saylors off their practice squad Saturday.

Impact With Sione Vaki (hamstring) out for Week 1 against the Packers, Saylors was signed to the 53-man roster as the Lions' RB4 behind Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and special teams dynamo Craig Reynolds. Saylors carried the ball 33 times during the preseason, totaling 112 scoreless yards.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions injury report: OT Jamarco Jones on IR; Gio Manu could make debut vs. Packers The Lions signed RB Jacob Saylors to the 53-man roster and elevated LB Anthony Pittman to the gameday roster.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Gets spot on practice squad Saylors signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Saylors is entering his third season in the NFL but has yet to play in a regular-season game. He was highly productive over his past two seasons at East Tennessee State, but he'll need injuries to pile up before he gets a shot on the active roster.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped to waivers The Lions waived Saylors on Tuesday.

Impact Saylors has bounced around on practice squads since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2023. The 24-year-old running back handled a team-high 11 touches in the second preseason game, turning them into 49 yards. Saylors was always a longshot for the 53-man roster, but he has a decent chance to stick around on the practice squad.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers lead Dolphins to 24-17 preseason win over Lions

Backup quarterback Zach Wilson had a strong first half for the Dolphins and third-stringer Quinn Ewers threw for two second-half touchdowns as Miami beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 in...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads team in rushing Saylors turned nine carries into 35 yards and caught both of his targets for 14 yards in Friday's 17-10 preseason win over Atlanta.

Impact Saylors saw the most touches out of the backfield in the Lions' second preseason contest, producing 3.9 yards per carry. The 24-year-old was also able to flex his pass-catching ability in the contest, notching a pair of receptions, which was tied for the second most on the team. Saylors impressed enough to stick around for another week as he continues to battle for a spot on Detroit's 53-man roster.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Battlehawk Jacob Saylors savors NFL opportunity with Lions But after leading UFL running backs in rushing yards in 2024 and finishing second in 2025 with the Battlehawks, Jacob Saylors is getting ano...

AUGUST 6, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Detroit Lions 'got a really good one' in recent free-agent signing | Sporting News The Detroit Lions added another running back to their roster on Tuesday. Here's more information on Jacob Saylors, which comes from his form...

JULY 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lands with Lions Detroit signed Saylors to a contract Monday.

Impact Saylors went undrafted out of East Tennessee State in 2023, and he's since logged offseason stints with the Bengals, Giants and Browns, while also spending time on the Falcons' practice squad as a rookie. He's still vying for a chance to make his regular-season debut.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Every Touchdown from Conference Championships | United Football League

JUNE 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Battlehawks' Jacob Saylors rushes 20-yard touchdown to extend lead against the Brahmas

APRIL 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

St. Louis Battlehawks vs. Houston Roughnecks Highlights | United Football League

MARCH 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Goff throws 2 TD passes to St. Brown, Lions beat Browns 34-10 for 3rd straight victory

Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers lead Dolphins to 24-17 preseason win over Lions

Every Touchdown from Conference Championships | United Football League

Battlehawks' Jacob Saylors rushes 20-yard touchdown to extend lead against the Brahmas

St. Louis Battlehawks vs. Houston Roughnecks Highlights | United Football League