Brandon Jacobs wishes to return to the NFL, and the former Giants running back claims a trio of teams have shown interest.
First Tim Tebow…now Brandon Jacobs?
Last month, the former Giants running back made it known he was attempting an NFL comeback as a defensive end. Jacobs, 38, hasn’t played in an NFL game since 2013 but says he “will play defensive end for whatever team gives me a chance.”
Any sort of potential intrigue initially seemed unrealistic. But according to the man himself, three teams have actually reached out to his agent and are interested in extending a training camp invite.
“I don’t want to throw names out there just yet because I was told not to, but it’ll be a shock,” he told Keyon K. Jeff of HoumaToday. “If I don’t get an opportunity, it’s fine. I’m currently coaching high school football and running a youth program, which I’m perfectly content with doing the rest of my life.”
Jacobs never played any defense during his pro-level tenure. In fact, the last time he took reps on that side of the ball was during his days at Assumption High School in Napoleonville, Louisiana.
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“I played three snaps of defense and that was about it,” he told Jeff.
Jacobs’ comeback attempt comes in the midst of Tebow’s attempt as a tight end, which has led to him signing a contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. It’s a non-guaranteed deal and Tebow must make the final roster ahead of the regular season — achieving that task is seemingly a longshot.
Jacobs earning a spot on an NFL final roster additionally possesses long odds. Regardless, the fact a few teams are apparently interested in his services is fascinating.
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