Broncos’ Jackson flagged, ejected in 2nd quarter

DENVER — Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson, who was fined for a hit in the season-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders last week, was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.

With 1 minute, 47 seconds left in the first half Commanders quarterback Sam Howell threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Logan Thomas. As Thomas caught the ball, Jackson left his feet to collide with Thomas helmet-to-helmet.

Jackson was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the play and ejected from the game. Thomas remained down on the field for several minutes before being helped to the sideline in Washington’s training staff.

Thomas was being evaluated for a concussion as the first half drew to a close. Jackson was fined $14,819 this past week for a hit on Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers in the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 17-16 loss in Week 1.

Jackson, now in his 14th NFL season, has been one of the starters at safety.

The Broncos led 21-11 after the Commanders’ touchdown and Delarrin Turner-Yell, a second-year player, was moved into Jackson’s safety spot.

The Broncos led 21-14 at halftime.

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