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Denver Broncos Defend Suspended Safety Kareem Jackson, Argue Hit on Packers was Clean

Jackson's four-game suspension reduced to two following appeal; teammates argue controversial hit on Packers' tight end was legal and challenge "dirty player" label.

  • Kareem Jackson's four-game suspension was cut to two games, but his teammates, including Safety Justin Simmons, argue the league is punishing him for what was a clean hit on Green Bay tight end Luke Musgrave.
  • Despite the reduction, Jackson is still expected to be fined for the fifth time this season for violations of the league’s unnecessary roughness rules. His previous fines amount to nearly $90,000.
  • Simmons strongly defended Jackson, arguing that the hit was a legal shoulder-to-shoulder strike, misinterpreted as a helmet-to-helmet hit due to the appearance on the field.
  • Jackson will miss two crucial games for the Denver Broncos, against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, causing significant worry for his team. Quarterback Russell Wilson said it is unfortunate for the team because Jackson is such a leader.
  • Simmons took issue with the NFL’s vice president of football operations, Jon Runyan's letter to Jackson, accusing him of deliberately violating rules and labeling him a 'dirty player'. Simmons stated that this characterization is unfair and that Jackson is a vital part of the team and has made significant contributions both on and off the field.
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