Broncos’ Kareem Jackson suspended four games by NFL
Goforitradio Staff
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Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson has been suspended four games without pay for violations of unnecessary roughness rules following this Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, the league announced on Monday.
Against Green Bay, Jackson was penalized and disqualified for an act of unnecessary roughness.
The 14-year veteran will be suspended for games against Kansas City, Buffalo, Minnesota, and Cleveland and eligible to return to the Broncos’ active roster on Monday, November 27, following the team’s November 26 game against the Browns.
Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Jackson may appeal the suspension.
In a letter to Jackson, Runyan wrote:
“On the play in question, you delivered a forceful blow to the head/neck area of a defenseless receiver, when you had the time and space to avoid such contact. You could have made contact with your opponent within the rules, yet you chose not to.”
Runyan noted that Jackson has had multiple offenses for personal fouls this season for violating player safety-related rules, including a similarly flagrant hit in a Week 2 game against Washington for which he was disqualified.
This season, in seven games, Jackson has recorded 42 tackles and two interceptions.
