A low-risk ERFA retention that keeps a fringe roster spot filled with minimal commitment. Headlines highlight his XFL Battlehawks background and quiet contributions rather than standout NFL production. The key signal is Detroit treating this as routine housekeeping among three simultaneous ERFA signings. Fans familiar with Saylors appreciate his grittiness, but expectations remain firmly at special teams and depth level. He projects as a camp competitor who'll need a strong preseason to secure a final roster spot.
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This extension grades out as an overpay for the Detroit Lions — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Jacob's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL RBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the RB market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Jacob is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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$1.0M
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$1.0M
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