Broncos’ Simmons defends suspended teammate Jackson, says NFL enforces rules inconsistently

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Justin Simmons gave another impassioned defense of suspended Denver Broncos teammate Kareem Jackson on Wednesday, calling for the NFL to provide more clarity and consistency in the rules intended to protect the health and safety of players. Asked if Jackson had let down his teammates by promptly running afoul of the league’s safety rules in his first game back, Simmons replied, “No, not even close.” Simmons, who starts at safety alongside Jackson, referenced a social media post he made Monday after Jackson’s latest suspension was handed down as an example of the league’s uneven enforcement. Sutton said that play met the definition of the NFL’s Rule 12, Section 2, Article 10, which states that “it is a foul if a player lowers his head and makes forcible contact with his helmet against an opponent.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I mean, the fact that he’s going to miss the next four games in a crucial part of our season is unbelievable,” Simmons said. And we’re going to not throw the flag against Kareem but fine him and then also give another four-game suspension?” Simmons insisted he wasn’t attacking the NFL or the officiating.