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Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 6
Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki Are Unproven, but the Lions Shouldn't Be Worried
The Detroit Lions are set to kick off the 2026 regular season at home against the New Orleans Saints, as Dan Campbell’s squad will begin their quest for a return to the postseason after missing out in 2025.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 4
Two Lions Who Could Have Breakout Seasons
Every NFL organization needs a few players to take a step forward from one season to the next. For the Detroit Lions, two unheralded players have a legitimate
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / September 1
After placing RB Isiah Pacheco on IR, Lions hope Jacob Saylors' preseason success carries over into regular season
The Detroit Lions hope Saylors can play the Knuckles to Jahmyr Gibbs' Sonic for the time being.
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Jacob Saylors Could Be Making Big Lions Free Agent Signing a Mistake
The Detroit Lions couldn’t tally a win in the preseason opener on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals last Thursday, but there were still a few players who stood out, including running back Jacob Saylors.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 10
Jacob Saylors' quiet heroics prove heart doesn’t need headlines
Jacob Saylors is a football player in the truest sense of the word. Coming out of FCS East Tennessee State, Saylors put together an All-Conference career that saw him accumulate almost 4,000 rushing yards along with 33 touchdowns.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 6, 2025
Detroit Lions Elevate LB, Sign RB to Active Roster, Place OL on IR
The Detroit Lions have elevated one player from the practice squad to the roster for their Week 1 contest against the Green Bay Packers. Detroit's coaching staff made the decision to elevate linebacker Anthony Pittman.
NFL News / Pride of Detroit / July 30, 2025
Battlehawks RB coach RAVES about new Lions RB Jacob Saylors 
Former Lions RB coach and current Battlehawks RB coach Kyle Caskey told us everything we need to know about new Detroit back Jacob Saylors. On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions signed running back Jacob Saylors.
Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / July 29, 2025
Detroit Lions sign 2-time All-UFL running back
The Detroit Lions have added Jacob Saylors, a two-time All-UFL running back. The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday morning they have signed running back Jacob Saylors to the 90-man roster.
NFL News / Side Lion Report / July 29, 2025
Lions add another talented UFL player ahead of first preseason game
The Detroit Lions on Tuesday announced two roster moves to their team. Detroit signed running back Jacob Saylors from the UFL team, the St. Louis Battlehawks.
NFL News / Side Lion Report / July 29, 2025
Lions add another talented UFL ahead of first preseason game
The Detroit Lions on Tuesday announced two roster moves to their team. Detroit signed running back Jacob Saylors from the UFL team, the St. Louis Battlehawks.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Pro Football Talk / July 29, 2025
Lions sign RB Jacob Saylors
The Lions have a new running back in training camp. The team announced the signing of Jacob Saylors on Tuesday morning. They waived tight end Luke Deal with an injury designation to make room for Saylors on the 90-man roster.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 29, 2025
Detroit Lions Waive Tight End, Sign New Running Back
The Detroit Lions announced a series of roster moves prior to the start of Tuesday's practice. Undrafted free agent Luke Deal was waived-injured, and the team signed running back Jacob Saylors in a corresponding move.
Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 23, 2024
Browns Make 3 Roster Moves Ahead Of Final Preseason Game
The Cleveland Browns are heading into their final preseason contest this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks with a few soft spots on their roster due to injuries.
Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 22, 2024
Browns Sign RB Jacob Saylors, Cut TE Giovanni Ricci
The Cleveland Browns announced they signed RB Jacob Saylors and waived TE Giovanni Ricci with an injury designation. Ricci will revert to Cleveland’s injured
New York Giants News / Big Blue View / August 12, 2024
Roster news: Giants sign RB Lorenzo Lingard, waive RB Jacob Saylors
The Giants shuffle running backs The New York Giants announced that they’ve signed RB Lorenzo Lingard. Lingard is an undrafted rookie who was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars out of Akron.
New York Giants News / Giants Wire / August 12, 2024
Giants waive RB Jacob Saylors
The New York Giants have waived running back Jacob Saylors (no recall). Saylors, who initially joined the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent out of ETSU in 2023, spent much of his rookie season on the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons.
New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / August 11, 2024
Giants release two players and add Vikings UDFA linebacker
The New York Giants made a few roster moves on Sunday afternoon following practice. With the second preseason game coming up next Saturday against the Houston Texans, the Giants are dealing with some injuries and need to replace a few roster spots.
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / August 11, 2024
Giants Waive Running Back Jacob Saylors
The New York Giants have waived running back Jacob Saylors. Saylors spent this past spring with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the UFL, in which he logged 94 rushing attempts for 460 yards (second in the UFL) and five touchdowns (second in the league).
New York Giants News / Big Blue View / July 9, 2024
RB Jacob Saylors faces long climb to make Giants’ 53-man roster
UFL rushing leader will be in training camp with New York Spring football leagues like the UFL haven’t yet become a feeder system for the NFL. You can, though, find talent there.
NFL News / Empire Sports Media / June 18, 2024
Giants add another intriguing talent to their backfield
The New York Giants reportedly signed running back Jacob Saylors, adding another intriguing talent to their rebuilt and revamped backfield. Saylors has minimal NFL experience but most recently made a name for himself with the St.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / June 18, 2024
Highlight TD play shows why Giants are rolling the dice on the UFL's best running back
The New York Giants ae tapping into the UFL for talent at the running back position after reportedly agreeing to terms with St. Louis Battlehawks' Jacob Saylors, per insider James Larsen. Saylors was considered a potential NFL target after lighting up the UFL with eight total touchdowns this spring, five rushing and three as a pass catcher.
NFL News / New York Giants on SI / June 18, 2024
Giants Plan to Sign UFL Running Back Jacob Saylors
The New York Giants are planning to sign UFL running back Jacob Saylors, his agent, Ray Haija, told ML Football . Saylors, who worked out for the Giants last week, played for the St.
NFL News / Giants Wire / June 18, 2024
Giants signing UFL running back Jacob Saylors
Now that the UFL season is officially over, the New York Giants are expected to sign running back Jacob Saylors, who visited the team earlier this month.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 18, 2024
Giants Signing RB Jacob Saylors
The New York Giants are signing RB Jacob Saylors, according to Aaron Wilson. Saylors, 24, wound up going undrafted following the 2023 NFL draft. He signed a rookie contract with the Bengals but was released coming out of the preseason.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 16, 2024
Standout UFL WR expected to sign a deal with the Panthers
As the 2024 UFL season came to an end this weekend with the Birmingham Stallions defeating the San Antonio Brahmas for the UFL championship, players in the league are now able to work out with NFL squads and should be able to begin signing NFL contracts starting Tuesday.
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