A disappointing Denver Broncos season has officially come to an end for defensive back Kareem Jackson.
On Tuesday, the Broncos announced that Jackson has been suspended for the final two games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s policy on substances of abuse. The team said in a statement that the suspension stems from Jackson being arrested for driving while under the influence back in September.
“Kareem Jackson was arrested for driving under the influence on Thursday, Sept. 19,” the statement said. “He immediately informed our team of the incident, which we promptly reported to the NFL and thoroughly reviewed as an organization.
“There are high standards for the personal conduct of all members of our organization, and we have expressed our extreme disappointment to Kareem for his poor judgment. Under the NFL Policy and Program on Substances of Abuse, he has been suspended for the Broncos’ final two games of the 2019 season.”
Jackson joined the Broncos this season after spending the first nine years of his career with the Houston Texans. The former first-round pick has 49 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 13 games.
