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. That year, he secured 55 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defensed in 15 games.…