Brandon Jacobs has not played in an NFL game since 2013. MCT

Former Giants RB Brandon Jacobs eyeing comeback as DE

Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors | By Ben Levine | Last updated 5/27/21

Tim Tebow has inspired another former player to attempt a comeback at a new position. Former NFL running back Brandon Jacobs announced on Twitter that he’s “serious” about returning to the league as a defensive end.

“I can still run, I am strong and there’s no way Tim Tebow is a better athlete than I am,” the 2005 fourth-rounder tweeted. “I just need a shot that’s it!! If I can’t cut it I’ll take it like a man. Just give me one chance that’s all!!”

The soon-to-be 39-year-old hasn’t played in an NFL game since 2013, but Jacobs claims that he’s currently in as good of shape as he was during his playing career, as he told veteran NFL reporter Josina Anderson:

Brandon Jacobs to me on attempting an NFL comeback as a DE: “I think I can do it, body feels great, even at 38. Right now I‘m at about 260lbs—same weight I played as a RB. I'm switching positions now bc it’s something I should’ve done before & honestly a position I can play....
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) May 27, 2021

[Brandon Jacobs continued on the phone] "...People always said I was a running back in a D-lineman's body. It doesn’t cost anything to bring me into training camp. It doesn't hurt to look." 2/2 https://t.co/wEQI3gIvKS
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) May 28, 2021

It’s hard to envision too many teams being interested in a former running back who’s trying to transition to defensive line, especially one who’d be one of the oldest players in the league. Maybe the Giants could give him a chance; Jacobs won a pair of Super Bowls and set the franchise record for rushing touchdowns during his eight years with the organization (two stints). Jacobs was known for his ability to shake defenders and break tackles, and he’d be looking to use that unique perspective if he ends up getting a shot from a team.

This article first appeared on Pro Football Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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