Tag: Demontrey Jacobs

Patriots offensive line health trending in right direction for Week 4

Help could be coming for the Patriots’ struggling offensive line

The New England Patriots got some positive news on the offensive line on Friday.

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo indicated that guard Sidy Sow has responded well in his return to practice, and he is officially listed as questionable to play in Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Sow was banged up in the preseason finale against the Washington Commanders back in August. Now, it looks as though he might have a shot at making his regular-season debut.

Mayo also offered a note on left tackle Demontrey Jacobs, who is a newer addition to the team after being released by the Denver Broncos at the end of August. He had a strong review of the tackle on Friday.

“Big man [6-6, 315]. Very coachable. Does a good job throwing his hands,” said Maye, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “Are there things to work on? 100 percent. But his mentality and attitude has been great. Been getting better every single day.”

The offensive line is undoubtedly a work in progress.

Nevertheless, the possible return of Sow could be a major development. He played well last season, particularly in run-blocking. Right now, the Patriots need any form of stability on the offensive line, and it looks like reinforcements are on the way.

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9 players cut by Broncos this week have landed with new teams

Nine players cut by the Broncos this week have landed with NFL teams.

The Denver Broncos made 38 roster moves earlier this week to get down to a 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 season.

Of the 22 players that were waived by Denver, only one — offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs — was claimed. Jacobs was picked up by the New England Patriots on Wednesday.

The Broncos also released 11 veterans. Two of them — wide receiver Tim Patrick with the Detroit Lions and running back Samaje Perine with the Kansas City Chiefs — have already found new homes.

Another veteran — center Sam Mustipher — joined the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad. Four other ex-Denver players who were waived have also landed on practice squads, and the Broncos have re-signed 15 players to their own practice squad (it will be 16 soon).

Here’s the full list of players cut by Denver who have joined new clubs this week:

Ex-Broncos signed to active rosters:

1. OT Demontrey Jacobs (New England Patriots)
2. RB Samaje Perine (Kansas City Chiefs)

Ex-Broncos signed to practice squads:

3. WR Tim Patrick (Detroit Lions)
4. DL Elijah Garcia (New York Giants)
5. C Sam Mustipher (Los Angeles Chargers)
6. WR Brandon Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers)
7. WR Jalen Virgil (Buffalo Bills)
8. OLB Thomas Incoom (Carolina Panthers)
9. CB Art Green (New York Giants)

After setting their 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad, the Broncos will turn their attention toward a Week 1 showdown with the Seattle Seahawks.

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Patriots awarded four players, including two new tackles, off waivers

The Patriots land four players from the waiver wire

The New England Patriots were awarded four players through waiver claims on Wednesday.

They were the No. 3 team in the waiver wire pecking order. So they had a higher priority in their selection over every other NFL team but the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders.

Per the waiver system transactions, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Patriots were awarded linebacker Curtis Jacobs, offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs, defensive tackle Eric Johnson and offensive tackle Zachary Thomas.

It’s notable that the Patriots put in claims for two new offensive tackles considering that’s been the biggest trouble spot for the team throughout training camp and the preseason.

Thomas and Jacobs are no saviors in that matter. They are simply two more project pieces for the Patriots to coach up behind the scenes as possible future depth options. Jones has no career game experience in the NFL, and Thomas has only appeared in three games.

The Patriots are currently down to a banged-up Vederian Lowe, Chukwuma Okorafor and rookie Caedan Wallace as their top tackle options on the roster. Of course, they could always kick Mike Onwenu back outside from guard to tackle.

It’s an ongoing game of offensive line musical chairs that feels like it’ll never end for the Patriots.

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Broncos roster series: No. 71, OT Demontrey Jacobs

After spending last season on the practice squad, Demontrey Jacobs will compete for a backup spot on Denver’s offensive line this summer.

Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at first-year offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs, No. 71.

Before the Broncos: Jacobs (6-6, 315 pounds) spent three seasons at Grambling State, beginning with a redshirt season in 2017. After starting 22 games for the Tigers from 2018-2019, Jacobs transferred to USF ahead of the 2020 season. Thanks to his redshirt season and an extra year of eligibility from COVID-19, Jacobs was eligible to play three seasons with the Bulls.

Jacobs started one game at left tackle in 2020 before taking over as the full-time right tackle for 12 games in 2021. He started all 12 games again in 2022, ending his college career with 47 starts between two colleges.

Broncos tenure: Denver signed Jacobs as an undrafted free agent last spring and he spent his rookie season on the practice squad. He is entering his second season with the Broncos, but Jacobs did not appear in any games and did not earn an accrued season last fall, so the NFL lists him as a “first-year” player.

Chances to make the 53-man roster: Toss up. It remains to be seen how many backup offensive tackles Denver carries on the active roster this year. Jacobs won’t be a favorite, but he’ll get a chance to win a spot this summer.

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Broncos sign 12 players to reserve/future contract

The Broncos signed 12 players to reserve/future contracts on Monday. They will officially join the 90-man offseason roster in March.

Following the conclusion of their 2023 season, the Denver Broncos have signed 12 players to reserve/future contracts.

Perhaps the most notable signing is that of quarterback Ben DiNucci, who spent all of the 2023 season on the practice squad and was elevated to Denver’s game-day roster three times.

With Russell Wilson expected to be released in March, DiNucci and Jarrett Stidham will be left as the Broncos’ two quarterbacks going into 2024. Denver will likely add at least one more QB, either through free agency or the draft (or both) this spring.

Players who were not on an active roster at the end of the season are eligible to sign reserve/future contracts (every player on the practice squad is eligible, for example). These players will officially join the 90-man offseason roster when the NFL’s new league year begins on March 13.

Here’s a look at the 12 players the Broncos have signed to future deals.

Broncos roster series: No. 71, OL Demontrey Jacobs

After starting 25 games at USF, rookie right tackle Demontrey Jacobs will compete for a backup job with the Broncos this summer.

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Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at rookie offensive lineman Demontrey Jacobs, No. 71.

Before the Broncos: Jacobs (6-6, 315 pounds) started his college career at Grambling State, an FCS school in Louisiana. He was recruited as a defensive lineman and started 11 games as a redshirt freshman in 2018. Jacobs switched to the offensive line in 2019 and started all 11 games again.

Jacobs transferred to the University of South Florida ahead of the 2020 season. He played in seven games in his first season at USF, earning one start at left tackle. The following year, Jacobs started all 12 games at right tackle. He was granted an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19 and started all 12 games again in 2022.

Broncos tenure: Denver signed Jacobs as an undrafted free agent in May. He will make his Bronco debut during preseason this summer.

Chance to make the 53-man roster: Jacobs is unlikely to make the active roster as a rookie, but he will be able to compete for a spot on the practice squad at training camp.

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