Jacob Saylors

24-Year-Old Running BackRB
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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Signed a contract with the Lions in July of 2025.
Leads team in rushing
RBDetroit Lions
August 10, 2025
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.
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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.
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Detroit LionsLions 2024 RB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

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252%
121%
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Lands with Lions
RBDetroit Lions
July 29, 2025
Detroit signed Saylors to a contract Monday.
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Headed for free agency
RBFree Agent
August 26, 2024
Saylors was waived by the Browns on Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealerreports.
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Let go by Big Blue
RBFree Agent
August 11, 2024
The Giants waived Saylors on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Joining Big Blue
RBNew York Giants
June 18, 2024
Saylors has agreed to terms on a contract with the Giants, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Cut from practice-squad IR
RBFree Agent
January 2, 2024
The Falcons cut Saylors (undisclosed) from their practice-squad injured list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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