The NFL offseason is underway as OTAs have opened across the league now that we've reached the final week of May. One former Detroit Lions defender hopes to use this time to secure a contract during the 2025 campaign, and he may have found an opportunity to make that happen.
Former Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs was offered a tryout with one of the AFC's best secondaries and took the field this past week to show off what he can provide their defensive backfield.
According to Mark Daniels and Karen Guregian of MassLive.com, the New England Patriots had Jacobs in for a workout this past Wednesday as they look to identify the right depth pieces to sign ahead of training camp.
While Jacobs was given the chance to show Mike Vrabel and the rest of the Patriots' coaching staff what he can do on the football field, Daniels and Guregian report that at this time, the franchise has no intentions of signing the former Arkansas Razorbacks defender.
Landing a spot on New England's roster was never going to be an easy endeavor for Jacobs, as the Patriots have Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis penciled in as the defensive starters on the outside. Coaches talk throughout the offseason, though, and if Jacobs impressed in New England, then another door could open for him down the road.
When given the chance to play regularly, Jacobs has made a difference. In 40 career games, 29 of which he started, Jacobs has recorded 131 total tackles, four interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one quarterback sack.
The 27-year-old should still have plenty of good football ahead of him if the right fit comes available for Jacobs. Until then, all the former Lions defender can do is continue working out and wait by that phone, as you never know when you're number could be called.
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