Broncos re-signing Kareem Jackson to help shore up the secondary

The Broncos still needed some safety help and have found it by bringing back one of their own guys.

According to Ryan O’Halloran of The Denver Post, Denver is re-upping safety Kareem Jackson.

Per source, #Broncos agree to terms with S Kareem Jackson on one-year deal.

— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) April 7, 2022

Jackson’s been with the Broncos the last three seasons, playing a total 45 games and starting all of them. He had four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble to go along with 248 tackles. He’s a hard hitting safety who’s played alongside Justin Simmons while last year’s fifth-round pick Caden Sterns continues to develop.

Jackson played on a one-year, $5M deal with the Broncos last season after initially signing a three-year, $33M deal with Denver during the 2019 offseason. Mike Klis of 9NEWS reports it will be a similar deal for Jackson in 2022.

Per source, Kareem Jackson's one-year deal is worth up to $5 million. He made $5 million last year. Arguably the hardest hitting pound for pound defender in the league, Jackson returns for a fourth season with the Broncos, 13th season in NFL. #9sports

— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) April 7, 2022

It makes sense to bring back Jackson as a veteran presence and leader in the locker room. Jackson, who will turn 34 on April 10, has been in the NFL since 2010 with the Texans.
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