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Two former Detroit Lions are not fans of the current defense. During another letdown performance by defensive coordinator Kelvin's Sheppard's unit against the Carolina Panthers, former cornerbacks Darius Slay and Jerry Jacobs took to social media to share their assessment of the secondary.

NFL News / Football Analysis / May 14

Undrafted Jacobs Goes From 29 Lions Starts To Retiring At 28 After 22 Years Playing

The Instagram post dropped on a Tuesday. No press conference, no farewell tour, no tearful sideline moment with cameras rolling. Jerry Jacobs, the undrafted cornerback who clawed his way into 29 starts for the Detroit Lions, typed out his goodbye on a phone screen.

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Los Angeles Rams News / Pro Football Rumors / May 12

CB Jerry Jacobs Announces Retirement

Free agent cornerback Jerry Jacobs took to Instagram to announce his retirement on Tuesday (via Jordan Schultz). The 28-year-old played with the Lions from 2021-23.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 12

Former Detroit Lions Cornerback Retires From NFL

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs has made a decision regarding his playing career in the National Football League. In a message shared on social media, the 28-year-old announced his retirement from the NFL.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 23, 2025

Texans Work Out Former Lions CB Amid Flurry of Player Visits

The Houston Texans have hosted a workout for one free agent cornerback among bringing a couple of other names into the facility for a visit. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, the Texans brought in former Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs for a work out.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 23, 2025

Texans work out ex-Lions DB before 49ers clash

The Houston Texans have disappointed their fans during the first half of the 2025 season. Houston lost 27-19 against Seattle on Monday Night Football, dropping their record to 2-4.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 23, 2025

Former Detroit Lions Cornerback Has Work Out With Patriots

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs earned an opportunity to workout with the New England Patriots this week. Jacobs, 27, played collegiately at Arkansas prior to joining the Lions as an undrafted free agent back in 2021.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / May 23, 2025

Patriots Work Out Former Lions Defender

The New England Patriots have spent considerable time addressing their defense this offseason, but there is always room for improvement. With training

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 9, 2024

Report: Broncos Work Out Former Lions CB Jerry Jacobs

Fresh off their bye week, the Denver Broncos are eyeing some help in their secondary, working out former Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs on Monday, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported.

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Los Angeles Rams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 26, 2024

Commanders Worked Out CB Jerry Jacobs

Jeremy Fowler reports that the Commanders worked out veteran CB Jerry Jacobs, adding that while no signing is planned as of now the workout went well for Jacobs.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 13, 2024

Jets Tried Out Seven Players

The New York Jets tried out seven players on Tuesday, per Howard Balzer. The full list includes: WR Chase Cota WR Shedrick Jackson CB Thomas Graham CB

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / October 5, 2024

Titans Host Four Free Agents for Workout

The Tennessee Titans are using the bye week to evaluate some potential new additions to the secondary. Per NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Titans hosted four free-agent defensive backs for workouts this week, as Jerry Jacobs, Tre Herndon, Lamar Jackson and Carlton Johnson were all in Nashville.

Detroit Lions News / Sporting News / October 3, 2024

Ex-Detroit Lions CB Jerry Jacobs expresses frustration with fans, team

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs recently took to Twitter to express his frustration with the fact that the team never paid him despite his work on the field, and with fans who think he wasn't good.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / August 21, 2024

Rams Waive Jerry Jacobs With Injury Settlement

The Los Angeles Rams have placed cornerback Jerry Jacobs on waivers with an injury settlement, ending a very short stint with the team due to a currently undisclosed ailment.

Los Angeles Rams News / Turf Show Times / August 20, 2024

Rams part ways with cornerback who they added last month

The Rams added Jerry Jacobs following a rash of injuries at cornerback, but now he’s gone with an injury settlement Facing a rash of injuries at the cornerback position last month, the Los Angeles Rams signed former Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs to a deal they hoped could at least last until the end of the preseason.

Detroit Lions News / 5 GOATs / July 26, 2024

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs signs new deal with LA Rams

Free agent cornerback Jerry Jacobs is reportedly signing a new deal to join the LA Rams for the 2024 season after three years in Detroit, according to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 14, 2024

Falcons & Vikings To Host CB Jerry Jacobs For Visit

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Falcons are hosting CB Jerry Jacobs for a visit. Atlanta has a need at corner and Jacobs would give them another option with some experience to compete for the No.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 30, 2024

Jaguars Hosting CB Jerry Jacobs For Visit

According to Aaron Wilson, the Jaguars are hosting free agent CB Jerry Jacobs for a visit on Tuesday. Jacobs, 26, went undrafted out of Arkansas in 2021

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / March 6, 2024

Lions will not tender RFA Jerry Jacobs

The former UDFA had carved out a role in Detroit but struggled in 2023.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 1, 2023

Jerry Jacobs on Bandwagon Detroit Lions Fans: 'We Ain't With All That'

The Detroit Lions are aware skepticism from the fanbase has steadily increased the past couple of weeks. Cornerback Jerry Jacobs expressed to All Lions after practice Thursday the team is hungry to quiet the naysayers who are questioning the team, after losing to the Green Bay Packers last week. “We’re hungry, bro.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2023