Following another outstanding spring season in the United Football League (UFL), former ETSU running back Jacob Saylors has earned another shot in the NFL. The Detroit Lions announced their signing of the former Buc via social media on Tuesday.

The Detroit Lions added another running back to their roster on Tuesday. Here's more information on Jacob Saylors, which comes from his former running backs coach in the UFL.

The Detroit Lions made a minor roster move ahead of their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, signing running back Jacob Saylors and waiving tight end Luke Deal with an injury designation. Deal, a blocking tight end out of Auburn, signed with the Lions as a tryout player out of rookie minicamp.