Broncos star criticized for latest dirty hit in return from suspension

Denver Broncos star Kareem Jackson has had a season marred with controversy, receiving multiple disciplinary actions from the NFL due to controversial hits that he has had.

Another came in the Broncos Week 11 game on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings, which is leading to many fans calling him a dirty player.

Jackson has continually been flagged this season for leading with his helmet on a number of tackles. This has resulted in two ejections and four times for him this year.

He even received a two-game suspension for all of these illegal hits, which would make you assume that he would correct his playstyle to avoid further disciplinary action from the league.

Jackson even stated before his return to the field on Sunday night that he was committed to “changing his target” on future hits.

“I’m unsure as to how I play the game going forward,” said Jackson via Fox News. “Because, like I said, I’m still going to be in those situations two to three times every week. So, for me, just try to lower my target and don’t end up in the same situation.”

It didn’t take long for Jackson to find himself in another controversial situation. In his return from suspension on Sunday night Jackson led with the crown of his helmet on a huge tackle of Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs.

No flag was issued for this hit, but fans clearly noticed that Jackson led with his helmet once again in this situation.

Hits like this are not only dangerous to offensive players taking the hit but also to Jackson himself.

We have seen players like former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier seriously injure themselves on head-first tackles like this in the past.

Unfortunately, this hit in his return is a big indication that Jackson likely won’t be changing his style of play anytime soon.

[Sam Monson on Twitter, Photo Credit: NBC]