Again??
The Denver Broncos squared off against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, marking the debut of the former’s new head coach Sean Payton — the Broncs lost that game, 17-16.
If you remember, Denver safety Kareem Jackson was penalized in that contest after smashing Las Vegas wide receiver Jakobi Meyers with a helmet hit and putting him out of the game with a concussion. Meyers also missed the Raiders’ Week 2 loss against the Buffalo Bills.
Damn, this was bad.. #Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers went down after taking a hit to his head, played gathered around him as he stayed on the field.pic.twitter.com/PAa8aYAYeS
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 10, 2023
Jackson was fined around $15,000 for the dirty hit, saying after the game that he didn’t intend on hurting Meyers.
#Broncos Kareem Jackson on the importance of finishing. He also made clear in earlier answer that his thoughts were with Meyers. The last thing trying to do is hurt him in that situation. #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/JSdG4u86zD
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) September 11, 2023
Well, Jackson did it again, this time on Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas in their Sunday contest (Broncos lost, 35-33), obviously not learning a damn thing from the whole Meyers ordeal.
During the first half, Commanders quarterback Sam Howell threw a touchdown to Thomas, which then triggered Jackson to launch himself into Thomas to blast him with an outright ruthless helmet-to-helmet.
After the violent hit, Thomas remained lying on the field before eventually leaving the game with a concussion. In response, officials ejected Jackson from the contest.
WATCH:
Kareem Jackson tried to take Logan Thomas’ head off, he made the catch and somehow held onpic.twitter.com/hoqJTGdFRJ
— Sean Joseph (@sjoseph_sports) September 17, 2023
Jackson was blasted on social media for the incident.
I get that Kareem Jackson was disqualified today but he has now given concussion to both Meyers and Logan Thomas, he should get a suspension because he’s clearly head hunting, Sean Payton should be fined as well
— Nando Musgrove 🦈🦈☠️💛🤎 (@Hotwielzz) September 17, 2023
Kareem Jackson is a PUNK!!!
He deserved to be thrown out of the game for this! There is NO place in the game for this shit! pic.twitter.com/83jedVRXBm
— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 17, 2023
Kareem Jackson should not allowed to play in the NFL. Dirty hits to the head weeks two weeks in a row isn’t a coincidence.
Really hope Logan Thomas and Jakobi Meyers are okay and recover as soon as possible. 🙏
— Dylan Powell (@PowellAnalytics) September 17, 2023
Kareem Jackson has done this two weeks in a row, BAN HIM @NFL pic.twitter.com/megPtm5GZ3
— 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘢☆ (@Stunna999_) September 17, 2023
Two games, two concussions — in the first two weeks of the season. (RELATED: ‘I’m Talking To America Here’: NFL Referee Refuses To Be Interrupted While Making Call During Seahawks-Lions Game)
To say the NFL needs to suspend this guy is an understatement. Throw the book at this dummy.