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Jacob Lacey | Defensive Back

Team: Minnesota Vikings
Age / DOB:  (25) / 5/28/1987
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 177
College: Oklahoma State
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Vikings agreed to terms with CB Jacob Lacey, formerly of the Lions.
Lacey visited the Twin Cities two weeks ago, but the sides didn't agree to terms until after the draft. Lacey has never been a full-time starter, but has started at least eight games every year since 2009. He started nine for the Lions last season before a subluxation of his knee cap landed him on injured reserve in Week 15. He'll be a candidate to take Antoine Winfield's place in the slot. Apr 29 - 11:54 AM
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

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Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Free agent CB Jacob Lacey visited the Vikings on Thursday.

Lacey, 26 next month, played in just 11 games last season due to knee and foot injuries. However, he has started 36 games over his career and would provide quality veteran depth at a position of need in Minnesota.
Related: Vikings
Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter
Apr 18 - 6:37 PM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Free agent CB Jacob Lacey worked out for the Raiders Wednesday.

The Raiders have already signed Tracy Porter and Mike Jenkins this offseason, so Lacey would just be depth. He started nine games for the Lions last season, grading out 63rd among corners in Pro Football Focus' rankings.
Related: Raiders, Cameron Morrah
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Apr 11 - 8:54 AM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions placed CB Jacob Lacey (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Lacey suffered a subluxation of his knee cap in Week 15. Signed to a one-year contract last March, Lacey started nine games for the Lions, recording 36 tackles, four passes defensed, and an interception. He had come on strong in pass coverage the past six weeks after a slow start. Lacey is a free agent in 2013.
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 05:31:00 PM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said at Monday's presser that CB Jacob Lacey has avoided ligament damage to his knee, but that his injury could still be "significant."

It doesn't sound like Lacey will be suiting up for the final two games of the season. That's bad news since the Lions' injury-ravaged secondary will be contending with Matt Ryan and Jay Cutler. Still only 25 years old, Lacey is headed back to the open market after playing under a one-year deal this season. He's graded out in the middle of the pack in Pro Football Focus' cornerback rankings.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 02:55:00 PM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions CB Jacob Lacey sustained a knee injury during Sunday's Week 15 loss to the Cardinals.

Lacey left in the first half and never returned. Drayton Florence finished out the game opposite Chris Houston.
Related: Drayton Florence
Source: Detroit News
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 10:38:00 AM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions declared CB Jacob Lacey (foot) inactive for Thursday's game against the Texans.

Drayton Florence draws the start in place of Lacey. The Lions do get a boost as S Louis Delmas, the heart and soul of their defense, will play through his knee woes. As earlier reported, Jeff Backus (hamstring) is inactive, giving rookie Riley Reiff the start on Matthew Stafford's blind side. Also inactive for the Lions are WR Titus Young, QB Kellen Moore, DT Corey Williams (knee), OT Corey Hilliard and DE Ronnell Lewis.
Related: Louis Delmas
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Thu, Nov 22, 2012 11:26:00 AM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions CB Jacob Lacey (concussion) will resume practicing this week.

Lacey missed Weeks 7 and 8, but should be good to go against the Jaguars. It's excellent news for a team that was forced to start rookie Jonte Green opposite LCB Chris Houston against the Seahawks. Bill Bentley (shoulder) remains sidelined, however.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 02:55:00 PM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions declared CB Jacob Lacey, CB Bill Bentley, S Amari Spievey, LB DeAndre Levy, OT Jason Fox, OT Corey Hilliard and QB Kellen Moore inactive for Week 8 against the Seahawks.

Calvin Johnson (knee) is active, as expected. Rookie Jonte Green will start opposite LCB Chris Houston, while Erik Coleman will man strong safety in Spievey's absence. It's good news for Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, though it would be unwise to count on the rookie signal caller to take advantage of the situation. Seattle will stick with its usual ground-and-pound formula in the Motor City.
Sun, Oct 28, 2012 11:46:00 AM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions RCB Jacob Lacey (concussion) and SS Amari Spievey (concussion) have been ruled out for Week 8 against the Seahawks.

Lacey and Spievey's absences shouldn't be felt as much this week because Seattle rarely throws the football, but Detroit's secondary clearly remains an injury-ravaged mess. And the Lions have already had their bye week.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 04:12:00 PM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions have ruled RCB Jacob Lacey (concussion) out for Monday night's game against the Bears.

Another cornerback, Bill Bentley, is listed as doubtful with a shoulder injury. Sixth-round rookie Jonte Green or recently re-signed Alphonso Smith will likely get the start opposite Chris Houston. Look for Jay Cutler to take advantage of whoever lines up at right corner for Detroit.
Source: DetroitLions.com
Sat, Oct 20, 2012 03:10:00 PM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions CB Jacoby Lacey (concussion) did not practice on Saturday.

Lacey hasn't practiced all week after suffering the injury in last week's win over the Eagles. He is still going through the NFL’s protocol on returning from concussions, but his status for Monday’s game at Chicago looks to be in serious doubt. Dwight Bentley will likely get the start if Lacey doesn't play.
Source: DetroitLions.com
Sat, Oct 20, 2012 11:54:00 AM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions CB Jacob Lacey exited Sunday's Week 6 game at Philadelphia with a concussion.

Lacey drew the start over rookie Bill Bentley, who has four pass interference penalties this season. Lacey is done for the afternoon, leaving Bentley to take on a bigger role.
Sun, Oct 14, 2012 04:07:00 PM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions CB Jacob Lacey says he'd prefer the slot to the outside this season.

It's where the Lions would prefer him, as well. "It gives me a chance to get inside, to blitz some, to drop a little bit, get my eyes on the quarterback moving and try to make a play underneath," Lacey said. The comments suggest Lacey won't seriously push Aaron Berry for a starting job opposite Chris Houston.
Source: MLive.com
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 10:38:00 AM
Jacob Lacey - DB - Vikings

Lions signed CB Jacob Lacey to a one-year contract.

The Lions have found a potential replacement for Eric Wright in a 24-year-old who has already made 27 career starts, but was also benched for a five-game stretch by the NFL's worst team last season. Lacey is serviceable against the run, but has been one of the league's most frequent burn victims the past few seasons. He became an unrestricted free agent after being non-tendered by the Colts, and had drawn no other known interest on the open market.
Related: Colts
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 10:46:00 AM

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