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Former Alabama DB Kareem Jackson has suspension reduced, per report
By Andrew Olson
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Former Alabama DB Kareem Jackson reportedly won’t have to sit out 4 games.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared Tuesday that Derrick Brooks has reduced Jackson’s suspension to 2 games.
Hearing officer Derrick Brooks, jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA, has reduced the discipline issued to Kareem Jackson from four to two games.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 24, 2023
Jackson was suspended for a hit that got him tossed from the Denver Broncos’ Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers.
Kareem Jackson with the helmet-to-helmet gets him the ejection. #GBvsDEN pic.twitter.com/EklyeJI9VN
— Mike McDaniel (@MikMcDaniel) October 22, 2023
When informing Jackson of the original 4-game suspension, NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan called out the former Alabama standout for not avoiding contact to the head/neck area. Sunday’s game marked the second time this season that Jackson has been ejected for a roughness flag.
A member of Alabama’s 2009 national championship squad, Jackson was a first-round draft pick by the Houston Texans in 2010. He remained with the Texans until 2019 when he signed with the Broncos.
With the reduced suspension, Jackson will miss Denver’s games against Kansas City and Buffalo. He will be eligible to rejoin the active roster on Nov. 14 after the Monday Night Football game against the Bills.
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