The NFL announced Monday that Jackson has been suspended for four games for violating player safety rules, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson has now been suspended for the second time this season, after he was previously dealt a four-game ban in late October for multiple violations of unnecessary roughness rules. The ban was reduced to two games following an appeal, but he's likely to serve all four games of his latest suspension after he was deemed to have lowered his helmet during a hit on Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs less than two minutes Sunday's 21-20 win over Minnesota. Jackson, who wasn't penalized on the play in question and ended up taking the field for all 74 of Denver's defensive snaps in Week 11, still plans on appealing his latest suspension, according to Legwold.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Back from suspension
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Jackson was reinstated from his two-game suspension Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that he views Jackson as a starter, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. He figures to start at safety next to Justin Simmons in Week 11 versus the Vikings.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Suspension reduced
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Jackson had his four-game suspension reduced to two games following a successful appeal Tuesday, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.
The NFL handed Jackson the four-game ban Monday for multiple violations of the league's unnecessary roughness rules, as the safety had already been ejected from two games this season due to illegal hits. As a result of the suspension reduction, Jackson will miss games in Weeks and 8 and 10 before he's eligible to return to action Week 11 game versus the Vikings. P.J. Locke replaced the ejected Jackson in Sunday's win over the Packers and will likely enter the starting lineup beginning with the Broncos' Week 8 contest versus the Chiefs.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Nabs pick in loss
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Jackson registered four solo tackles, one pass deflection and one interception in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Raiders.
Jackson's interception came in the third quarter after a pass intended for running back Ameer Abdullah in the end zone was broken up by linebacker Alex Singleton. It was Jackson's first interception since 2021 after being shut out across 17 games last season. The Broncos will look for their first win of the season as they welcome the Commanders on Sunday.
Jackson recorded seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs.
Jackson tied with linebacker Josey Jewell for the Broncos' second-most tackles behind fellow linebacker Alex Singleton in Week 17. The 34-year-old safety also narrowly set a new career high for tackles with 90 over 16 games this season. Jackson is also third on the team in tackles behind Jewell (123) and Singleton (152).
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Returns to Denver
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Jackson signed a one-year deal to return to the Broncos on Thursday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.
Jackson has been a consistent presence in the back end of Denver's defense, tallying at least 70 tackles and one interception in each of the last three seasons. He should remain locked into the team's starting strong safety job in 2022.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Records eight tackles
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Jackson recorded eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Chargers.
Jackson's eight-tackle performance marked his highest total since Week 9, when he racked up nine total tackles against the Cowboys. Nonetheless, the veteran safety leads the Broncos with 88 total tackles with just one regular-season game left. Jackson also has one sack and one interception on the year. The 33-year-old will look to finish the year with another solid performance when the Broncos take on the Chiefs in Week 18.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Questionable for Week 17
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Jackson (back/shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers,
Jackson missed the first practice of the week before turning in limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. PJ Locke or Caden Sterns would be in line for more playing time if the 33-year-old can't go.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Records seven tackles
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Jackson made seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Eagles.
Jackson's seven total tackles were good for third-highest on the team. Heading into Denver's Week 11 bye, the veteran safety leads the Broncos with 66 tackles through 10 games. Jackson will look to remain a solid fantasy option when the Broncos return from their bye to face the Chargers on Nov. 28.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Leads Denver in tackles
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Jackson made nine tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 30-16 win over Dallas.
Once again, Jackson led the team with nine tackles Sunday. The veteran safety now has 59 total tackles on the season and continues to be a strong option for fantasy managers. Next up, Jackson and the Broncos will square off against the Eagles in Week 10.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Records seven tackles
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Jackson made seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.
Jackson's seven tackles were the second-highest total of any Broncos defender Sunday. With this performance, the veteran safety has now racked up 28 tackles so far in the 2021 campaign, leading all Broncos in that category. Fantasy managers should consider Jackson a solid option heading into a Week 6 divisional showdown with the Raiders.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Leads Denver in tackles
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Jackson recorded 11 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Ravens.
Jackson led the team in tackles Sunday. The veteran safety now has 21 tackles (14 solo) on the year. Next up for Jackson and the Broncos' defense is a Week 5 matchup against the Steelers.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Option not exercised
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The Broncos will not exercise Jackson's option for the 2021 season, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
The Broncos had until the beginning of the new league year to make a decision regarding Jackson's $10 million option for the upcoming campaign. Jackson is coming off a 2020 season in which he recorded 89 tackles, four passes defended and one interception. He's now set to become a free agent, though he may find it difficult to land a multi-year deal given that he's entering his age-33 campaign.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Finishes season with 90 tackles
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Jackson recorded 90 tackles, a tackle for loss, two fumble recoveries and an interception in 2020.
Jackson, healthy for the full season, was able to top his 2019 tackle total while accounting for three or more turnovers for the third consecutive season. Paired with Justin Simmons, Jackson was also integral in providing help over the top of a very dinged-up cornerbacks room that was forced to play a lot of young players. The Broncos could save $10 million by cutting the aging Jackson this offseason, but -- given the quality of his play and the uncertainty surrounding Simmons heading into free agency -- the safer bet is that the Broncos will let it ride with the former Crimson Tide.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Racks up 10 tackles in loss
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Jackson recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Chiefs.
Jackson reached double digits in tackles for the second time this season. The veteran safety has a chance to set a new career high in the category, needing 18 tackles over Denver's final four games to match the 87 he posted in 2018 with the Texans.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Tests positive for COVID-19
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Jackson revealed Wednesday that he tested positive for COVID-19, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The report notes that the safety is experiencing cold-like symptoms, but he expects to make a full recovery. Per Mike Klis of 9News Denver, Jackson will begin a quarantine for the next two weeks following the positive test.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Has monster game
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Jackson recorded eleven tackles, three passes defensed, an interception and 70-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown during Sunday's 38-24 win over Houston.
It was about as good a homecoming as the long-time Texan could have expected. The Alabama product set the tone early, having a fumble recovery lateraled to him during Houston's second drive of the game and scampering for a 70-yard touchdown. He ended Houston's next drive with a vicious hit on DeAndre Hopkins to break up a third-down conversion. Jackson has been a free-agent find for the Broncos as he's moved over to strong safety. Head coach Vic Fangio has said that he believes the veteran can improve as he gains comfort in his new position. He'll be tested Sunday against an explosive Chiefs offense.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Seals victory
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Jackson had a tackle for loss and an interception during Sunday's 16-0 win over the Titans.
Facing fourth down in the final moments of the game, Ryan Tannehill tried to fit a pass near the goal line but had it snatched away by Jackson. It was the free-agent acquisition's second forced turnover in as many weeks, and his first interception as a Bronco. Though he's primarily played safety, Jackson's versatility has been useful in a depleted secondary. An explosive Chiefs offense awaits Thursday.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Questionable but expects to play
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Jackson (hamstring) is listed as questionable but is still expected to play Sunday against the Chargers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Jackson said Thursday he would be available for Week 5 and coach Vic Fangio echoed that statement Friday. The 31-year-old was forced to sit out last week but played nearly every defensive snap through the first three weeks of the season, recording 16 tackles (13 solo) and three passes defensed.
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Broncos' Kareem Jackson: Deemed questionable for Week 4
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Coach Vic Fangio called Jackson (hamstring) "truly questionable" for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Jackson has missed two consecutive practices due to a hamstring injury. The Broncos will see what Jackson is able to do Friday before providing additional word on his status, but for the time being, it's looking like his availability for Week 4 could come down to a game-time decision. Duke Dawson would step in as the Broncos' primary nickel cornerback if Jackson is forced to miss any time.
