According to reports, seven NFL teams are fighting for the services of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, including the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs cornerback has drawn interest from the Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, and Jacksonville Jaguars, according to USA Today, “A person with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.” Given the delicate nature of the situation, the source spoke to USA TODAY Sports under the condition of anonymity.”
With an extra third-round pick this year, Detroit may choose to take a chance on signing one of the best defensive backs available this summer.
Jerry Jacobs has been notified he will not be receiving a restricted free agency contract tender, indicating the probable end of his time in Motown. This indicates the organization is clearly retooling their cornerbacks room.
One major obstacle preventing Detroit’s front office from closing the deal is the expected need for a long-term financial commitment.
It’s possible that Sneed and his group are aiming for more than $20 million a year.
In addition to draft compensation, general manager Brad Holmes and the front office can determine that the expense is excessive because there will soon be a chance to add cornerbacks via the draft.
Jerry Jacobs “forever grateful”
Because of his strong work ethic, Jacobs gained the Lions’ respect.
Jacobs took to social media to express his gratitude to the team for providing him with the chance to play in the NFL after learning about the team’s future plans.
Jacobs wrote, “I will always be grateful for Detroit.”I promise that by giving a young person from Atlanta, Georgia, the opportunity to compete on the biggest football field, you have given me a memory that I will never forget. I will always treasure the city that helped me realize my ambition. Always Appreciative, Jacobs, Jerry.”
