Overview

• In 2024, Saylors led the UFL with 461 rushing yards and 54 points before re-breaking the Battlehawks’ single-season rushing records in 2025.
• Detroit waived undrafted Auburn tight end Luke Deal with an injury designation after his May signing during rookie minicamp.
• Saylors spent time on practice squads with the Falcons, Giants, Bengals and Browns before excelling in the UFL.
• The roster moves were announced just before Detroit’s final training camp practice and the Hall of Fame Game kickoff.
• NFL teams must trim rosters from 90 to 53 players by early August, putting a premium on late-camp depth adjustments.