Safety Kareem Jackson heads home.
Jackson, who was waived by the Broncos on Monday after being suspended twice for illegal hits this season, was claimed by the Texans on Tuesday. He will earn his remaining salary of $279,444 by claiming waivers.
The Texans selected Jackson in the first round in 2010, and he and Texans head coach Demico Ryans were teammates in 2010-11. Jackson spent nine seasons in Houston before going to Denver in 2019.
He has not played since November 19 against Minnesota.
The NFL suspended him four games for his hit on Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs, citing “repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players.” The suspension was Jackson's second this season.
Along with his lost wages for the six games he was suspended this season, Jackson also paid $89,670 in fines for four illegal hits.
Jackson, 35, was eligible to return from his final suspension Sunday against the Patriots, but the Broncos used a one-game roster waiver and then waived him Monday. The Broncos plan to bring Jackson back to the practice squad if he clears waivers, according to Mike Klis of 9News.
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Jackson started all 69 games he played for the Broncos, finishing his four seasons in Denver with 393 tackles, six interceptions and 22 passes defensed.
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