Former Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs has made a decision regarding his playing career in the National Football League.

In a message shared on social media, the 28-year-old announced his retirement from the NFL.

"First off I want to thank God, because without him I wouldn’t be here. I also wanna thank my mother for always been on my side through whatever and always pushing me to go harder. To my sisters, thank you for putting me in a game of football. I always knew it would take me far. Your support means the world to me," Jacobs shared. "But over the past few months , my head been everywhere not knowing if I wanna keep playing or what. But, I’m deciding to hang the cleats up and start a new journey."

The talented defender played for the Lions from 2021-2023. He joined the Lions in 2021 as an undrafted free agent.

He entered the 2023 season as the team's starting cornerback.…