Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson will see his initial four-game suspension for violation of the league's unnecessary roughness rules reduced after a successful appeal.
Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks, the hearing officer appointed by both the NFL and NFLPA, has lessened the penalty imposed on Kareem Jackson from four games to two, according to NFL Senior Vice President of Football & International Communications Michael Signora.
Hearing officer Derrick Brooks, jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA, has reduced the discipline issued to Kareem Jackson from four to two games. Jackson is eligible to return to the Broncos’ roster on Tuesday, November 14.
— Michael Signora (@NFLfootballinfo) October 24, 2023
The veteran safety will have to serve the suspension without pay, resulting in a forfeiture of $279,444 in game checks.
While this is a reduction from the original salary forfeiture of $558,889, it remains a substantial amount when compared to his $2.515 million salary for the 2023 season.
Furthermore, the 35-year-old has incurred four fines this season for unnecessary roughness, amounting to a total of $89,670.
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Why did Kareem Jackson get suspended?
The 14-season veteran got handed the punishment following his second ejection of the season, which occurred after his sideline hit on Packers rookie tight end Luke Musgrave in the fourth quarter of their game on Sunday, October 22.
Jackson was ejected for his first roughness violation this season in a Week 2 defeat against the Washington Commanders as he made contact with tight end Logan Thomas on September 17.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton initially defended his player after the incident with Musgrave.
"I know Kareem, I know his heart and I know the way he's played.. When you see the play, his head is removed from the forceable contact," the 59-year-old mentor said.
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