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Kareem Jackson retires as a member of the Denver Broncos
Kareem Jackson has retired from the NFL as a member of the Denver Broncos.
The defensive back last played in the 2024 season, joining the Buffalo Bills after his time in Denver.
He spent more than four seasons with Denver, starting all 69 games he played for the team.
Before that, Jackson spent nine years with the Houston Texans, where he ranks second in team history in interceptions, passes defended and solo tackles.
He returned to Houston for two games in 2023, then spent most of his final season on Buffalo’s practice squad.
Jackson joined the Broncos’ front office in 2025 as a personal assistant and was later promoted to area scout.
His retirement ends his playing career, while he continues working for Denver in its scouting staff.
Kareem Jackson has retired as a member of the Denver Broncos, the team announced.
Jackson has not played since the 2024 season.
He joined Denver’s front office in 2025 and was promoted from personal assistant to area scout.
He played more than four seasons for the Broncos, starting all 69 of his appearances.
Before Denver, Jackson spent nine years with the Houston Texans.
- Who
- Kareem Jackson, a veteran defensive back and former first-round pick.
- What
- He has retired as a member of the Denver Broncos.
- When
- The Broncos announced his retirement on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Denver, Colorado; Jackson retired as a member of the Broncos organization.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Jackson spent nine years with the Houston Texans.
Jackson returned to the Texans and played in two games.
Jackson joined the Buffalo Bills and spent most of his final NFL season on their practice squad.
Jackson joined the Broncos’ front office as a personal assistant and was later promoted to area scout.
The Broncos announced that Jackson had retired as a member of the organization.
- Broncos appearances
- 69 starts
- Denver tenure
- More than four seasons
- Houston tenure
- Nine years
- Houston interceptions
- 16, second in franchise history
- Final NFL season
- 2024, mostly on Buffalo’s practice squad
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Orange & Blue, always. @ReemBoi25, who played in Denver from 2019-23, officially chose to retire as a member of the Broncos today. Congrats, K-Jack!