After spending the first nine years of his career with the Houston Texans, cornerback Kareem Jackson has decided to move on. Jackson, 30, has elected to join the Denver Broncos in their pursuits of returning to the postseason.
Jackson is reportedly getting a three-year, $33 million deal to be the number two corner lining up opposite of All-Pro Chris Harris Jr.
Troy Renck of ABC Denver 7 and Adam Schefter of ESPN have more information on Jackson’s deal.
#Broncos had to get No. 2 corner. Kareem Jackson played well last year in Houston. Of course price tag is high, but 3-year, $33 million is going rate for starting corner. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) March 12, 2019
Former Texans’ DB Kareem Jackson intends to sign a three-year, $33 million deal that includes $23 million guaranteed with the Denver Broncos, per source. https://t.co/gNXCoWvIWC
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2019
Kareem Jackson also tweeted about his decision to move on.
Kareem Jackson (@ReemBoi25)w/ a message for #Texans fans: "I want to tell them I appreciated all the love they showed me for 9years.A young kid out of the University of Alabama,just wanted to come here &follow my dreams. Houston's a great community w/ great fans.Nothing but love"
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) March 12, 2019
Sorry guys gotta take #KJackTV wit me ???
— Kareem Jackson (@ReemBoi25) March 12, 2019
You already know how I’m rocking D Po!! Thanks Brodie!! https://t.co/aOo9v92blJ
— Kareem Jackson (@ReemBoi25) March 12, 2019
Denver made a big splash earlier this offseason by trading for Joe Flacco in an effort to solidify their offense. Jackson can help provide some consistency in their secondary.
Jackson was moved around in the Texans defense last season after primarily playing cornerback through his career. He was shifted to safety and defensive back but ultimately it wasn’t going to be a solution that worked for Jackson unless Houston met Denver with the contract.
In his nine seasons with Houston Jackson proved to be a consistent player at cornerback. He’s played at least 12 games in every season of his career, recorded a total of 16 career interceptions, 88 passed deflected, six forced fumbles and an average of 62 tackles per season.
