Tag: Kareem Jackson

Broncos DB Kareem Jackson suspended 4 games after hit on Josh Dobbs

It won’t change what happened on Sunday, but this is a positive sign for player safety

On just the third play of the game, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs was hit in the head by cornerback Kareem Jackson. That hit forced a fumble and the Denver Broncos got three points from that. The hit was also very illegal.

According to 9News’ Mike Klis, the National Football League has suspended Jackson for the next four games for the hit on Dobbs. Jackson was initially suspended for three games for being a repeat offender but it was shrunk to two games after appeal.

If the suspension had stayed, Jackson wouldn’t have been able to hit Dobbs illegally by lowering his head. That play changed the game and could have seriously injured Dobbs.

A suspension won’t change what happened in the game, but is good for trying to keep players safe.

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10 free agent/practice squad safeties Broncos could sign after Kareem Jackson suspension

With Kareem Jackson suspended and P.J. Locke injured, the Broncos should add more depth at safety this week.

After losing Kareem Jackson to a suspension for the second time this season, the Denver Broncos are suddenly thin at safety.

P.J. Locke filled in at strong safety during Jackson’s two-game suspension earlier this year, but Locke is now dealing with an ankle injury. Even if Locke is able to play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the Broncos will want to add more depth at the position.

Delarrin Turner-Yell has been good on special teams this season, but he’s been a huge liability in the secondary. Denver can’t afford to lean on Turner-Yell if Locke misses any games during Jackson’s suspension, and rookie JL Skinner has been inactive for all but one game this year.

To add more depth at safety, the Broncos should look to the free agent market. In addition to considering street free agents, Denver could also sign a player off another team’s practice squad. Here’s a quick list of 10 safeties the Broncos might consider signing.

NFL suspends Broncos safety Kareem Jackson after big hit on ‘Sunday Night Football’

Kareem Jackson was suspended four games after he launched himself headfirst into Vikings QB Josh Dobbs on Sunday.

After he launched himself head first into Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs on Sunday Night Football in Week 11, Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson has been suspended four games, the NFL announced Monday.

Jackson’s big punishment is the result of his repeat offenses. The veteran safety was fined four times for $89,670 for unnecessary roughness offenses earlier this season, then suspended after his fifth offense last month. Jackson was also ejected from two games.

After his fifth offense, Jackson was originally suspended four games in October, but that suspension was reduced to two games after Jackson’s appeal. He will also appeal the latest suspension.

If the suspension is not reduced, Jackson will be eligible to return against the New England Patriots in Week 16.

Jackson launched himself into Dobbs on Sunday night in his first game back from his previous two-game suspension. The hit was not penalized, but the NFL retroactively handed down punishment after reviewing the game film.

Jackson has come under heavy criticism for his repeat offenses, but teammate Justin Simmons recently came to the safety’s defense, saying Jackson is not a dirty player. Last month, Jackson said that he’s not trying to “maliciously hurt people,” and the safety also said he would change the way he plays and aim lower on tackles after his two-game suspension.

The NFL has countered that actions speak louder than words.

P.J. Locke filled in at strong safety during Jackson’s previous suspension. Health permitting, Locke will now return to that starting role. With Jackson sidelined, the Broncos will hope Locke recovers from his ankle injury quickly. Denver will host the Cleveland Browns in Week 12.

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5 takeaways from the Broncos’ win vs. Vikings in Week 11

Here are five quick takeaways from the Broncos’ win over the Vikings on ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 11.

The Denver Broncos defeated the Minnesota Vikings 21-20 on Sunday Night Football in Week 11, improving to 5-5 after a 1-5 start. Here are five quick takeaways from the team’s fourth straight win.

Twitter is enraged about missed unnecessary roughness penaties

Fans and analysts were upset about the cheap shots from Broncos players

There were plenty of reasons why the Minnesota Vikings lost the game against the Denver Broncos by a score of 21-20. You could talk about the three turnovers that turned into nine Broncos points or the offensive line that couldn’t hold up against the pass rush.

What was the most frustrating was the officiating on Sunday night. Not just because the Vikings lost the game, but also for player safety.

Multiple times, the Broncos defenders hit a Vikings player recklessly and there wasn’t a flag thrown. Fans and analysts were infuriated over the missed calls and took to Twitter to express their displeasure.

Twitter reacts to Kareem Jackson hitting Josh Dobbs with his helmet

Kareem Jackson will probably be fined again — and maybe even suspended — after his hit on Vikings QB Josh Dobbs on Sunday Night Football.

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson has been fined four times for unnecessary roughness this season and he just served a two-game suspension for being a repeat offender.

After returning from his suspension this week, Jackson said he would change the way he plays to avoid future fines and suspensions.

In his first game back from that suspension, however, Jackson launched himself into Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs on Sunday Night Football. The play was not penalized on the field, but it wouldn’t be surprising if the safety is fined again — and perhaps even suspended again.

Here’s a sampling of how Twitter reacted to Jackson’s latest big hit.

Ron Torbert’s officiating crew misses clear helmet hit from Broncos’ Kareem Jackson

Broncos safety Kareem Jackson is a repeat offender when it comes to leading with his helmet. But Ron Torbert’s crew missed a clear example.

If there’s one guy in the NFL whose tendency to launch himself at opposing  players should be easily caught by referees, it’s Demver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson. This season, Jackson had been ejected from two different games, fined four different times, and suspended for two games due to his unnecessary roughness penalties.

Jackson was back for Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, and per our friends at Broncos Wire, he vowed to change his style of play.

“I probably have to adjust it a little bit,” Jackson said in a recent interview with KMGH-TV’s Troy Renck. “As far as the tackling — lowering the target — I’ll try my best to do that.

“Definitely don’t want to be in this situation again. As far as going forward, I’m sure I’ll be in situations — these bang-bang plays — so for me, it’s all about staying on the field and not having to go through this again.”

Well, on the Vikings’ third play from scrimmage, tight end T.J. Hockenson took a direct snap and handed the ball to quarterback Josh Dobbs in what became a Dobbs fumble. How did that happen? Well, Jackson launched himself, leading with his helmet.

Not only was this targeting, but Jackson appeared to go right for Dobbs’ throwing shoulder. Dobbs was okay, but this could have been a lot worse.

NBC rules expert and former NFL referee Terry McAulay seemed to see it pretty clearly.

Why Ron Torbert’s officiating crew didn’t call a penalty here is beyond us, except that it’s Reason No. 349.108 that officiating in the NFL has become inexcusably bad this season.

The Broncos were allowed to keep the ball, and kicked a field goal on their subsequent drive.

Broncos made several roster moves ahead of ‘Sunday Night Football’

The Broncos elevated WR David Sills from the practice squad to the game-day roster for a ‘Sunday Night Football’ clash against the Vikings.

The Denver Broncos made several roster moves earlier this week ahead of their Sunday Night Football showdown with the Minnesota Vikings.

First, the Broncos added safety Kareem Jackson back to the 53-man roster after the defensive back’s two-game suspension came to an end.

To make room for Jackson on the active roster, Denver waived defensive lineman Keondre Coburn. The Broncos seemingly to re-sign Coburn to the practice squad, but he chose to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad instead.

On the same day Denver waived Coburn, the team cut cornerback Reese Taylor from the practice squad, presumably making room for Coburn to potentially return. After Coburn opted to return to the Chiefs, the Broncos re-signed Taylor to the practice squad.

After making those transactions earlier this week, Denver also elevated wide receiver David Sills from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday. Sills will revert back to the practice squad on Monday.

See a recap of the team’s roster moves below.

Broncos safety Kareem Jackson says he’ll adjust play style after suspension

After returning from a two-game suspension, Broncos safety Kareem Jackson said he’ll adjust his play style and aim lower on tackles.

After returning from a two-game suspension, Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson says he will change the way he plays going forward.

“I probably have to adjust it a little bit,” Jackson said in a recent interview with KMGH-TV’s Troy Renck. “As far as the tackling — lowering the target — I’ll try my best to do that.

“Definitely don’t want to be in this situation again. As far as going forward, I’m sure I’ll be in situations — these bang-bang plays — so for me, it’s all about staying on the field and not having to go through this again.”

Before his suspension, Jackson was ejected twice and fined four times through the team’s first seven games. Jackson’s four fines and fifth offense that led to his suspension were all the result of unnecessary roughness.

Broncos safety P.J. Locke started during Jackson’s suspension, but Locke is now sidelined with an ankle injury. So we might see Jackson go right back into the starting lineup after having his suspension lifted this week.

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Broncos cut defensive lineman to make room for Kareem Jackson on active roster

The Broncos waived Keondre Coburn on Tuesday to make room for Kareem Jackson to return from his suspension.

Kareem Jackson’s two-game suspension was officially lifted on Tuesday after the Denver Broncos defeated the Buffalo Bills 24-22 on Monday Night Football to wrap up Week 10.

To make room for Jackson on the active roster, the Broncos waived waived nose tackle Keondre Coburn, who previously joined the team in mid-October. Denver also made another move that might be a sign that Coburn could return on the practice squad.

The Broncos released cornerback Reese Taylor from the practice squad on Tuesday, potentially creating a spot for Coburn. If Coburn clears waivers, he could return in time for Thursday’s practice.

Back to Jackson — P.J. Locke started during Jackson’s suspension and Locke played well, but he suffered an ankle injury in Week 10. It remains to be seen how serious that injury is.

“We’ll sort through how we’re going to implement Kareem in the plan,” coach Sean Payton said Tuesday. “Certainly we view him as a starter, veteran player. He’s smart — he’s extremely smart.”

After the upset win in Buffalo, up next for Denver is a home Sunday Night Football showdown with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11.

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