Former Detroit Lions cornerback writes heartfelt goodbye to fans

Mike Moraitis

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Former Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs has been a busy man lately, with the veteran free agent reportedly having visits with multiple teams.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Jacobs will visit both the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings over the next few days, and he has already met with the Jacksonville Jaguars, per Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston.com.

Jacobs took to X on Tuesday with a post signaling that he's found a new home in free agency, or at least he's about to. He then wrote a heartfelt goodbye to Lions fans, as it appears he won't be heading back to Detroit in 2024.

"And again to Lion nation, I appreciate you for everything I really do through the good and bad help me through a lot so much love for the city and organization always gone be thankful but Thank you God this next chapter you about to write I can’t wait," he wrote.

Jacobs was originally an undrafted free-agent signing of the Lions in 2021 and played in 40 games (29 starts) over three seasons. Detroit allowed Jacobs to become an unrestricted free agent earlier this offseason.

Mike Moraitis

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After cutting his teeth with Bleacher Report, Mike Moraitis has covered the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans for FanSided, and the Titans and New York Giants for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. On top of his duties with Sporting News, Mike is the managing editor and lead writer for Titans Wire.