Broncos argue suspended safety Kareem Jackson's hit on Packers tight end was clean
ARNIE STAPLETON
AP Pro Football Writer
The NFL has suspended Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson for 4 games for repeatedly violating the unnecessary roughness rules. Jackson was ejected from the Broncos’ recent clash with the Packers for a heavy sideline hit on tight end Luke Musgrave in the 4th quarter.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are pleased Kareem Jackson's four-game suspension was cut in half, but some of his teammates still contend the NFL is making an example out of the hard-hitting safety by punishing what was actually a clean hit though it looked much worse on the field.
Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave, rear, is hit by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. Jackson was penalized for the hit and disqualified from the game after the play. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) reacts to being disqualified from the game after a hit on Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave, rear, is hit by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. Jackson was penalized for the hit and disqualified from the game after the play. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) reacts to being disqualified from the game after a hit on Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
