Reports: Broncos, ex-Texans DB Kareem Jackson agree on 3-year deal
Mar 11, 2019, 7:46 PM | Updated: Mar 12, 2019, 7:41 am
Several hours into the legal tampering period, the Denver Broncos appear to have made their first free agent signing of the offseason.
Per multiple reports (first by 9News Mike Klis), the Broncos and former Houston Texans defensive back Kareem Jackson have agreed on a three-year deal. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports the deal is worth $33 million with $23 million guaranteed.
“The Drive” co-host DMac called Jackson a “solid addition” to a Broncos secondary that will lose Bradley Roby in free agency and has already said goodbye to veteran safety Darian Stewart.
“He’s a physical guy playing both corner and safety,” DMac said.
“Pritchard and Cecil” co-host Cecil Lammey lauded Denver for “finally” make its first free agency move, also touting Jackson’s ability to play both safety and cornerback.
“(Jackson) should work well in a Fangio defense,” Lammey said.
Jackson, who’ll turn 31 next month, had spent his entire nine-year NFL career with the Houston Texans after being drafted in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Having played both the left and right cornerback positions as well as safety, Jackson has started (124) nearly every game (132) from Day 1 with Houston.
In that time, Jackson’s racked up 16 interceptions (three for touchdowns), 88 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, two sacks, and 559 tackles (468 solo).
According to Pro Football Focus, Jackson ranked as the 14th-best cornerback in the NFL.
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