Broncos Safety Kareem Jackson Ejected After Brutal Hit on Packers Tight End

The 13-year veteran has been penalized repeatedly during the 2023 season for illegal tackles.

The Broncos finished another contest without safety Kareem Jackson in Week 7 after the veteran starter unloaded his latest illegal hit in the fourth quarter against the Packers.

Jackson’s violent tackle came with 14:10 left in regulation when Green Bay tight end Luke Musgrave hauled in an 18-yard pass. As Musgrave stumbled backward, the rookie was swiftly met by Jackson, who launched the crown of his helmet into a defenseless Musgrave’s head and neck area.

The officiating crew promptly disqualified Jackson and assessed Jackson with a 15-yard penalty. That marks the second time the 13-year pro has been ejected for a hit to the head during a season in which he’s also received four fines for similar plays.

#Broncos safety Kareem Jackson has been ejected for this hit on #Packers TE Luke Musgrave.

Jackson has had a few of these this year. At least 3 or 4.pic.twitter.com/CSUy28mNqK

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 22, 2023

Considering his track record in 2023, it’s highly likely Jackson, who received his fourth fine on Saturday, will be subjected to another fine for Sunday’s brutal hit.

As for Musgrave, the Packers TE, thankfully, avoided landing in the concussion protocol. But he was listed as questionable to return shortly after exiting the game due to an ankle injury sustained on the hit.

Luke Musgrave injured his ankle on that bang-banger. Questionable to return.

— Mark Daniels (@markdaniels45) October 22, 2023