Most people spent Christmas Day celebrating and spreading the holiday spirit. But for the Denver Broncos, it was business as usual.
According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Broncos used Christmas as an opportunity to make some roster moves and waived veteran safety and team captain Kareem Jackson.
While the timing of the Broncos’ move is questionable, their decision isn’t surprising. Jackson served multiple suspensions this season for illegal hits, including a four-game suspension that expired in Week 16.
Reportedly, the Broncos hope that Jackson will end up clearing waivers so they can sign him to their practice squad. The 35-year-old was on a one-year, $2.51 million contract.
Jackson played eight games with the Broncos in 2023. He has two interceptions, three pass deflections, and 51 tackles.
The issue for Jackson this season has been his inability to perform “clean” hits on opponents’ players while tackling. He was first handed a two-game suspension after being ejected for a hit on Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave in Week 7.
After serving the suspension, Jackson returned for a Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings. He played the whole game but was subsequently suspended four games by the league after Vikings’ quarterback Josh Dobbs needed a concussion check following a hit by Jackson.
