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Broncos Safety Kareem Jackson Suspended For Final Two Games For DUI

DENVER (CBS4) - Broncos safety Kareem Jackson, one week removed from a performance against the Houston Texans that earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors, has been suspended for the final two games of the season. The suspension stems from a violation of the league's substance abuse policy.

Jackson was arrested for driving under the influence on Sept. 19.

In a statement, the Broncos said:
"Kareem Jackson was arrested for driving under the influence on Thursday, Sept. 19. 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 started all 13 games this season.

He will forfeit more than $300,000 in salary for missing the final two games.

Jackson issued an apology on Twitter on Tuesday.

"I would like to apologize to the Broncos organization, my teammates & fans. I understand the severity in my lapse of judgement and I will certainly not make this mistake again. I know I am fortunate to play in the NFL and am held to a high standard of professionalism and conduct," Jackson wrote.

 

 

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