Buffalo Bills Sign Controversial Safety

The Buffalo Bills have signed controversial veteran safety Kareem Jackson to a one-year deal, aiming to strengthen their safety room amid injuries and significant roster changes.

Jackson, 36, joined the team after a call on Sunday night and participated in his first practice, though he did not take part in team drills.

This move comes in response to the hamstring injury suffered by safety Mike Edwards, leaving Damar Hamlin and rookie Cole Bishop to compete for a starting role alongside Taylor Rapp. Bishop also left practice early with an injury, further complicating the Bills' depth at the position.

Kareem Jackson was a first round pick as a CB. He transitioned to safety and at 36 is still doing it. It's time we recognize what @ReemBoi25 has been doing. His durability has been remarkable, starting 193 of 203 regular season career games. https://t.co/8qLG8nR6b5
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) July 30, 2024

Jackson's 2023 season with the Denver Broncos was marked by multiple fines and suspensions for repeated violations of unnecessary roughness rules.

He faced two suspensions totaling six games for hits on Green Bay Packers' tight end Luke Musgrave and then-Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs.

After these incidents, Jackson was waived by the Broncos and later claimed by the Houston Texans, where he played sparingly.

Despite these setbacks, Jackson brings significant experience with 954 tackles, 22 interceptions, and 110 pass deflections over his 15-season career.

We’ve signed S Kareem Jackson to a one-year contract and released LB Shayne Simon.

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— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) July 30, 2024

The Bills, adjusting to the departures of longtime starters Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde, have brought in Jackson to provide depth and experience.

Jackson's history of disciplinary issues and his age might temper expectations, but his extensive experience could provide the stability the Bills need in their secondary.

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