Broncos safety Kareem Jackson ejected for hit on Commanders tight end; defense goes into tailspin
Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas, center, catches a touchdown pass as he is hit by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Denver. Jackson was ejected for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Thomas. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/David Zalubowski]
DENVER (AP) — Big-hitting Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson was disqualified Sunday in the second quarter for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Washington tight end Logan Thomas in the end zone. Thomas hauled in a 4-yard TD pass from Sam Howell before taking a blow from Jackson. Several Commanders took exception and confronted Jackson before being separated. The officials called Jackson for a personal foul after he launched himself at Thomas. Thomas left the game and was being evaluated for a concussion. Jackson’s ejection sent the Broncos’ defense into a tailspin, and the Commanders rallied from a 21-3 deficit to win 35-33.
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Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas falls in the end zone as he catches a touchdown pass after being hit by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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