Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson has served his four-game suspension and he is now eligible to return to the team.
Jackson missed a 42-17 loss to the Detroit Lions, a 24-7 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, a 22-17 loss to the Houston Texans and a 29-12 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Jackson was suspended after he led with his helmet to tackle Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs on Sunday Night Football in Week 11. He previously served a two-game suspension earlier this season after an illegal hit on Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave in Week 7.
Jackson traveled to New York to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during his suspension.
“I was told that I’m responsible for the offensive guys’ protection,” Jackson said on Dec. 11. “So I’m not really sure how I protect myself, make plays and protect him [the opponent] as well, but that’s what I was told. I’m not really sure what I do moving forward, as far as playing this game. So, hopefully, I’ll figure it out.”
Jackson, 35, might be playing the final season of his career.
To add Jackson back to the 53-man roster, the Broncos will have to make a corresponding roster move. Denver seems unlikely to cut Delarrin Turner-Yell or JL Skinner, so the Broncos will presumably make a cut at a different position to make room for Jackson.
