After losing starting cornerback Riley Moss to a knee injury for an unknown period, the Denver Broncos brought in some potential depth for a workout on Monday.
Denver hosted free agent cornerback Jerry Jacobs at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit for a workout on Dec. 9, but the 27-year-old defensive back left without a contract.
Jacobs was apparently a candidate to join the practice squad. Following the workout, though, “there are no plans to sign him at this time,” according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.
Jacobs (5-11, 203 pounds) started 12 games for the Detroit Lions last fall, totaling 55 tackles, eight pass breakups and three interceptions. He spent time with the Los Angeles Rams this summer but did not make their 53-man roster.
If Moss remains sidelined against the Indianapolis Colts this week, the top cornerbacks on the depth chart will be Pat Surtain, Ja’Quan McMillian (slot), Levi Wallace, Kris Abrams-Draine, Damarri Mathis and Tremon Smith.
Wallace started in Week 13 but struggled and was eventually benched in favor of Abrams-Draine. Many fans in Denver would like to see the rookie leapfrog Wallace on the depth chart, but Broncos coach Sean Payton rarely announces such changes (if such a decision is made).
Denver’s first injury report of the week will arrive on Wednesday afternoon, providing an update on Moss’ status going into Week 15.
