Lions Have Another Solid Running Back Option After Preseason Opener

News ArticlePublishedAug 14, 2026 at 07:03 PM EDTJacob Saylors gave the Detroit Lions another reason to give him some look when it comes to their running back depth in the preseason opener.In a game where the Lions didn't generate much offensively, Saylors was the clear bright spot. He finished the 16-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals with 55 rushing yards on just eight carries, adding another 28 yards on three receptions. That's a productive night, especially considering how limited the Lions' offense was overall.Saylors has also been making the most of his chances throughout training camp. Those chances have increased because of injuries and other circumstances in the backfield, including Sione Vaki dealing with a broken nose, Isiah Pacheco's knee injury and Jahmyr Gibbs' hold-in to open