The Carolina Panthers seemingly have some interest in a starting-caliber free-agent cornerback. (No, not that one.)
As first reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday, the team is set to bring in Jerry Jacobs for a visit. Per Fowler, the Panthers are expected to get their look at the 26-year-old defender later this week.
An Atlanta, Ga. native, Jacobs was well-traveled prior to landing in the NFL—picking up stops at Hutchinson Community College from 2016 to 2018, Arkansas State University from 2018 to 2019 and the University of Arkansas in 2020. He’d then be signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2021.
Jacobs would spend all three of his pro campaigns with the Lions, amassing 29 starts over his 40 games up until 2023. This past season was his most productive, as he hit career-highs in starts (12), combined tackles (55), interceptions (three) and passes defensed (eight).
Carolina also worked out fellow cornerbacks Kyler McMichael and Kiondre Thomas on Monday.
