Jerry Jacobs Inactive against Ravens

Lions will not have Jerry Jacobs this week.

The Detroit Lions are three-point road underdogs against the Baltimore Ravens.

Cornerback Jerry Jacobs, who was a late addition to the injury report, participated in pre-game warmups in front of trainers, head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes.  

Jacobs, who was listed as questionable, will not suit up this week, as a knee injury will prevent the talented cornerback from aiding the Lions, according to Fox 2 Detroit's Jennifer Hammond. 

Brian Branch returns this week to play at nickel cornerback, which should allow either Will Harris, Steven Gilmore, Khalil Dorsey or Ifeatu Melifonwu to step up and fill in. 

The challenge for Detroit's defense will be to contain quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is still among the biggest threats to rush the football, should a play break down. 

"You’re talking about two guys that are playing at a high level. And, just like I said about Lamar, those two guys you just talked about are going to make some plays. This is the NFL. It’s a lot of good players in this league. I don’t know for a fact, but I think Geno (Smith) just signed a huge deal," said Aaron Glenn. "That’s the reason why you sign those guys to that, and we all know what (Patrick) Mahomes is. So, man, we do everything we can to contain these guys. But, the reality is, they’re going to make some plays. I don’t know why everybody thinks that this is Pop Warner football and those guys are -- you can just stop them. But, we’re going to do our best to do that and contain them.”

Other Lions listed as inactive include Charles Harris, Brodric Martin and Levi Onwuzurike. 

After going through a pre game workout on the field in Baltimore, CB Jerry Jacobs has been ruled out for todays game against the Ravens. pic.twitter.com/iaPXdRO0vp

— Jennifer Hammond (@HammerFox2) October 22, 2023