Battlehawks star RB Jacob Saylors signs with Detroit Lions

Saylors signs contract with Lions

Former East Tennessee State University All-American running back Jacob Saylors has signed a contract with the Detroit Lions.

Battlehawks star RB Jacob Saylors signs with Detroit Lions

ST. LOUIS - Jacob Saylors, the St. Louis Battlehawks' lead running back for the last two seasons, has earned another shot in the NFL. On Tuesday, Saylors signed a contract with the Detroit Lions, according to the Battlehawks. Details of the deal weren't immediately disclosed, but Saylors is expected to compete for a reserve role behind standout running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Detroit had one of the league's most explosive offens…

Detroit Lions sign 2-time All-UFL running back

Photo by Scott Rovak/UFL/Getty Images 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. The news comes a day after reserve back Kye Robichaux suffered an injury in Monday’s practice. Robichaux was not at Tuesday’s practice either, opening up the opportunity for Saylors to get some work in training camp and p…