The Broncos are eyeing some potential cornerback depth. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the team hosted veteran CB Jerry Jacobs on a workout today. Mike Klis of 9News in Denver notes that “are no plans to sign him at this time,” although things could change as the Broncos get through the week.
That’s because Riley Moss is currently dealing with an MCL issue that will surely put his status in doubt for Week 15. The starting CB suffered the injury back in Week 12, and he was inactive for Week 13. Even with the Week 14 bye, the Broncos seem to at least be planning for another absence.
Jacobs would represent some experienced depth for Denver. The former UDFA had a consistent role in Detroit between 2021 and 2023, starting 29 of his 40 appearances while compiling 131 tackles, four interceptions, and 23 passes defended. Jacobs never graded out as an above-average CB by Pro Football Focus, and he’s gone unsigned since a brief offseason stint with the Rams.
The Broncos currently have an open practice squad spot and could easily bring Jacobs on, but the team may simply be eyeing a contingency in case they lose more depth at the position throughout the week. Levi Wallace was the main beneficiary of Moss’s recent injury, with the veteran earning more snaps alongside Patrick Surtain II and Ja’Quan McMillian. The rest of the team’s positional depth consists of Damarri Mathis, Tremon Smith, and Kris Abrams-Draine.