Broncos to sign former Texans defensive back Kareem Jackson to 3-year contract

The Houston Texans have lost another member of their secondary to an AFC West club.

The Denver Broncos have reached a three-year agreement with defensive back Kareem Jackson, signing the former 2010 first-round pick to a contract worth $33 million with $23 million guaranteed.

The #Broncos are giving former #Texans DB Kareem Jackson a 3-year deal worth $33M, source said. The versatile player gets $23M fully guaranteed.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019

Broncos have reached agreement with Kareem Jackson on three-year contract, per source. #9sports

— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 12, 2019

Kareem Jackson (@ReemBoi25) confirms he's agreed to a three-year deal with the @ Broncos worth $33 million with $23 million guaranteed: "I'm happy about it. It's a new opportunity to go to a great organization. I just want to be a piece of the puzzle to help the guys win."

— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) March 12, 2019

Jackson was one of the Texans’ Pro Bowl alternates in 2018 with 87 combined tackles, 1.0 sack, five tackles for loss, 17 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery, all of which were new or matched previous career-highs. The former Alabama Crimson Tide recorded two interceptions during his 16 starts, playing a combination of cornerback and safety.

With the departure of Mathieu and now Jackson, the needs of the secondary continue to be underscored in free agency and the draft.