Broncos Lose Safety Kareem Jackson Due to Illegal Hit
The Denver Broncos will be without safety Kareem Jackson for the next four games after his latest illegal hit, leaving the team to figure out how to replace him on the field.
Head coach Sean Payton spoke to reporters on Wednesday about the situation, saying, “We’ll rep a few different players there. We’ll see where we’re at health-wise. There’s not a whole lot to say. He had an appeals process yesterday, and it kind of is what it is right now.”
With Jackson sidelined, the team will look to internal options and potentially the practice squad to fill the void. Payton emphasized that the solutions to Jackson’s absence are “in the building” and that they will adjust their game plan based on the team they are playing.
However, questions have been raised about the responsibility for Jackson’s illegal play. Is he acting on his own, or is he being coached to play in a way that leads to these infractions? This raises the issue of disciplinary action for coaches, with many believing that holding coaches accountable for their players’ actions could lead to a decrease in illegal hits on the field.
For now, the Broncos will have to find a way to replace Jackson’s presence in the lineup as they navigate the next four games without him.