Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson better be careful — he might be subject to another fine if he continues criticizing the NFL.
The veteran safety went on the Ross Tucker Podcast earlier this week and lamented the fines he has received from the league this season.
“It’s getting out of hand, man,” Jackson told Tucker. “I think the lowest fine might be a uniform violation and that’s going to cost you at least $5,200. Everything else from there, it just goes up and they always say, ‘If you get another one, we’re going to double it.’
“And it’s completely out of hand. The fine systems, the referees and what they’re throwing the flags on and that’s causing guys to get fined, it’s just crazy.”
Jackson went on to explain that he was fined $14,819 for a hit on Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers in Week 1 that had no malicious intent. Jackson went low for what would have been a clean tackle, but Meyers slipped at the last second and Jackson ended up hitting his head. The NFL didn’t take intent or the nuance of the situation into account.
“You [can appeal] and they give you back half your money, but it’s still some B.S.,” Jackson said. “It’s like, you’re taking money from me for these things that — I’m not out here trying to maliciously hurt people.”
Jackson was fined after each of the team’s first three games of the season for unnecessary roughness. His three fines have totaled $45,961 so far (potential fines for Week 4 games will be released this weekend). It’s safe to say Jackson won’t be pleased if another fine is on deck this week.
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