Jacob Saylors, Lions RB, injured in preseason game vs Bengals

Detroit Lions running back and returner Jacob Saylors suffered an apparent injury after a run against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of their first NFL preseason game at Paycor Stadium.

Saylors limped off after a 27-yard run. He was tackled by the Bengals’ Ceyair Wright.

“Looks like a lower leg (injury),” TV play-by-play announcer Mike Watts said during the broadcast. “Struggling to put weight on it after that 27-yard pickup.”

Saylors led the Lions and ranked ninth in the NFL with 897 kickoff return yards in 2025.

Earlier in the game, Lions defensive back Ennis Rakestraw Jr. suffered an apparent arm injury and left the game.

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Big John poses with the newest member of the Bengal Bomb Squad, Ryder the Pit Bull.

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The perfect burger, grilled up by Stuart Burton.

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Tayla Flowers, Madison V., Pati Velen, Melony Rickey, Tina and Mike Ramey.

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Tery Wallace, Amy Miles, Marc and Joni Roden, Mike Bacon, Little Mike Roden and Rick Beare.

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Steve Nagel, Jack Burnside and Jeff Nagel in Lot E.

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Bengals season ticket holders move across Lot E and head to the next tailgating party.

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Jasimine and Olivia Griffin in Lot E. Olivia is 3-years-old and attending her first Bengal game.

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Sandi Thomas and Tricia Foster In Lot E.

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The Natale-Stewart Family from Toronto, Canada: Tara, Bella and David.

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Bengal Jim, preparing for another great year of “Before The Roar Tailgating Experience” in Lot E.

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Marquis Fuchs, Samuel Burkhart and Calvin Hall III.

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Ryan Hampton, Denise Hampton and The Kilt Guy

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The Kilt Guy shows off how he decorated his beard.

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Maxwell Maislin, Blake ‘444’ Maislin Tom Dall and Brad Braun in Lot B.

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Ready for another epic year of tailgating in Hilltop Lot, The Bengal Bomb Squad.

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Diane Baer, Denise Zumvorde, Aileen Wright, Barb Menke, Karyn Roll and Valerie Carr.

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Judy Mitchell, Casey Schneider, Kelly Patrick and Christy Boehm Franz.

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Earlier in the week, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said center Cade Mays suffered a wrist injury that would sideline him for a significant amount of time.

Campbell also said backup running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with an MCL sprain, but is expected back for Week 1 of the regular season.

Safety Kerby Joseph (knee) and cornerback Brian Branch (achilles) are on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, but are expected back for Week 1.

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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Jacob Saylors, Lions RB, injured in preseason game vs Bengals

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