Kareem Jackson is Houston bound.
A day after being waived by the Denver Broncos, the veteran safety was claimed by the Texans, who announced the decision Tuesday afternoon. He’ll join Texans for the last two games of the regular season as they fight for a playoff berth.
The Broncos waived Jackson on Christmas, a week after he finished serving a four-game NFL suspension for multiple illegal hits this season. The suspension was Jackson’s second of the season season.
Broncos waived Jackson after multiple ejections, suspensions
Jackson was previously suspended for two games after his third illegal hit of the season to an opponent’s head or neck, this one on Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave. Three snaps into his return from that suspension, Jackson delivered an illegal blow with the crown of his helmet to the facemask of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs.
The NFL suspended him four games after that hit, citing his “flagrant” illegal acts.
Jackson was eligible to return for Denver’s Christmas Eve game against the New England Patriots, but the Broncos declined to activate him, leading to speculation that he might be released. Jackson practiced with the Broncos the week before the New England game.
Regarding Jackson’s status, head coach Sean Payton told reporters leading up to the Patriots game that “we’ll figure out how we’re going to handle it.” The Broncos waived him on Monday.
Jackson started all 69 games he played for the Broncos in four-plus seasons, including eight in 2023. A 14-year NFL veteran, he was a leading voice in the locker room and a team captain. His repeated penalties ultimately made him expendable.
Can Kareem Jackson help the Texans to the playoffs — and stay on the field? (Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
In addition to his suspensions totaling six games, Jackson was flagged for illegal hits three times and ejected twice. He left Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas and Las Vegas Raiders receiver Jakobi Meyers both concussed with blows…
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Publish date : 2023-12-27 01:26:17
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