Atlanta Falcons to welcome former Detroit Lions starting CB for free agent visit

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — General manager Terry Fontenot said the Atlanta Falcons’ search for secondary help will continue after no additions were made in the NFL Draft, and another response came is presented on Tuesday.

Falcons welcome former Detroit Lions starting cornerback Jerry Jacobs for free agency visit, according to ESPN. Jacobs is also expected to visit the Minnesota Vikings.

Jacobs, who is 5-11 and 203 pounds, spent the first three years of his career in Detroit after going undrafted in 2021 out of Arkansas. The Lions did not tender Jacobs’ contract this spring, making him a free agent.

Jacobs, 26, is an Atlanta native and played at South Cobb High School. He began his college career at Hutchinson Community College before transferring to Arkansas State and ultimately ending up with the Razorbacks.

During his time in Detroit, Jacobs played in 40 games with 29 starts, recording 131 tackles, nine tackles for loss and four interceptions. Jacobs is coming off the most productive season of his career, intercepting three passes and making 55 tackles while starting 12 of the 15 games he played in.

Atlanta’s cornerbacks have faced several questions this spring, with uncertainty surrounding the roles behind AJ Terrell. Morris has already spoken fondly of several returnees, including second-year pro Clark Phillips III and nickels Dee Alford and Mike Hughes.

The Falcons also signed two veteran free agents, Antonio Hamilton and Kevin King, but the starting spot alongside Terrell appears to be a battle throughout the summer.

And Jacobs, with a wealth of starting experience, could ultimately factor into the fight sooner rather than later.