Timothy Jacobs, Jr. (born April 5, 1970) is a former American football cornerback who played for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). After playing

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for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens, he was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 1993. He played for the Browns from 1993–1995 and the Miami Dolphins from 1996–1997.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Jacobs signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent following the

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. He was released prior to the start of the 1993 season, but re-signed with the team and played in two games, recording one

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. As a backup cornerback in

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, Jacobs recorded two interceptions, including one against Drew Bledsoe of the

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. He played in 10 games in 1994, recording one

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and six tackles. He was re-signed to a one-year contract on July 21, 1995. After he was beaten by

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wide receiver

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for a 41-yard touchdown on October 2, Jacobs was deactivated the next game. He compiled 23 tackles in the 14 games he played in 1995.

Miami Dolphins

Jacobs signed with the Miami Dolphins in June 1996. He played in 12 games in

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, forcing two

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s and making 10 tackles. In

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, he played in all 16 games for the Dolphins (starting one), and had 15 tackles. He was re-signed to a one-year contract on April 25, 1998, but was released on August 26, 1998.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jacobs, Tim 1970 births Living people Players of American football from Washington, D.C. American football cornerbacks Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football players Cleveland Browns players Miami Dolphins players