The Denver Broncos might be on the verge of adding reinforcements at cornerback.
The Broncos worked out free agent cornerback Jerry Jacobs on Monday, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The workout happened coming out of Denver’s bye following the Riley Moss MCL injury.
Jacobs (5-11, 203 pounds) entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas with the Detroit Lions in 2021. He spent three years in Detroit, totaling 131 tackles, 23 pass breakups, four interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 40 games (29 starts).
The Los Angeles Rams signed Jacobs in July but he was later waived during roster cuts in August. After starting 12 games for the Lions last fall, the 27-year-old cornerback has remained a free agent for the 2024 season.
Jacobs is a candidate to join the Broncos’ practice squad, according to the Denver Gazette‘s Chris Tomasson. They have an opening on the practice squad after losing linebacker Kwon Alexander to the Lions.
Levi Wallace started in Moss’ place against the Cleveland Browns in Week 13. Wallace struggled and was eventually benched in favor of rookie Kris Abrams-Draine. Denver might not be on the verge of adding more depth and competition at the position.
