Jacob Saylors
#25 · RB
- Rush YDS
- 0
- REC
- 0
- Rec YDS
- 0
Player summary
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Born
- March 8, 2000
- Age
- 26
- College
- East Tennessee State
- Birthplace
- Jasper, TN, USA
Season summary
2026 season
0 Rush YDS0 REC0 Rec YDS2025 season
11 Rush YDS0 REC0 Rec YDSCareer stats
| Season | Rush YDS | REC | Rec YDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Jacob Saylors news from Detroit Sports Nation
Fired Up Dan Campbell Hands Out 3 Game Balls Following Win vs. Jets
Fired-up Lions coach Dan Campbell handed game balls to Jahmyr Gibbs, Jacob Saylors and Chuck Clark after Detroit's 31-24 win over the Jets.
Should the Lions Make a Call About Tyrone Tracy Jr.?
Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s Giants role has shrunk, making him an intriguing Lions RB2 option. But one major weakness could complicate a trade.
Dan Campbell Reveals Lions’ Plan Behind Jahmyr Gibbs
Dan Campbell says the Lions will use Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors as a committee behind Jahmyr Gibbs rather than declaring a traditional RB2. The approach could help…
Detroit Lions Waive 2 Players in Latest Roster Shuffle
The Detroit Lions waived Seth McLaughlin and Jabari Small on Wednesday, creating two openings on the active roster.
Brad Holmes Gives Concerning Isiah Pacheco Injury Update
Brad Holmes gave a concerning update on Isiah Pacheco, declining to provide a timetable and saying playing this season is “the hope.”
Detroit Lions Get Clarity on Trayveon Williams Situation
Trayveon Williams will not return to the Lions practice squad at this time, but it is unclear whether Detroit or Williams made the decision.
Detroit Lions Cut Veteran RB Ahead of Deadline
Detroit is cutting Trayveon Williams as the Lions narrow their running back competition and Jacob Saylors pushes for a roster spot.
8 Lions Roster Battles That Will Shape Sunday’s Final Cuts
From Luke Altmyer vs. Josh Dobbs to the nickel job and final defensive-line spots, here are the eight Lions roster battles that will shape Sunday’s cuts.
Dave Fipp Drops Clues About Detroit Lions’ Final Roster
Dave Fipp's latest comments reveal several clues about how special teams could shape the Detroit Lions' final 53-man roster.
Dan Campbell Sends Blunt Warning After Lions’ Sloppy Preseason Opener
Dan Campbell delivered a blunt message after penalties, drops and turnovers plagued the Detroit Lions in their preseason loss to Cincinnati.
Jacob Saylors Just Took Control of the Lions’ Final Running Back Battle
Jacob Saylors turned 11 touches into 83 yards during Detroit’s preseason opener, and Dan Campbell noticed. His offensive burst and special-teams experience may have placed him firmly in…
Detroit Lions Re-Sign 3 Players Following Week 18 Win Over Bears
The Detroit Lions re-signed OL Michael Niese, RB Jacob Saylors, and CB Nick Whiteside as they begin shaping the roster heading into the 2026 offseason.