Overview
- The Denver Broncos announced Wednesday that Jackson officially chose to retire as a member of the team in a post on X.
- Reports say Jackson signed a one-day contract to enable the ceremonial designation of retiring as a Bronco.
- Jackson finished a 15-season NFL career that included long stints with the Houston Texans, four-plus seasons in Denver and a final playing year with the Buffalo Bills in 2024.
- Teammates and former Broncos players posted public praise on the team’s social feeds after the announcement, highlighting his standing in the locker room.
- Jackson’s career totals — 205 games, 193 starts, 958 tackles, 22 interceptions and multiple defensive touchdowns — and the one-day contract together shape how fans and the club will remember his legacy.