New England Patriots' cornerback J.C. Jackson unexpectedly did not play against the Chiefs due to a personal matter. It was later revealed that he was dealing with mental health issues and was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, effectively ending his season. The Patriots claimed quarterback Nathan Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars to fill the roster spot created by placing Cole Strange on injured reserve. Additionally, the Patriots signed running back Kevin Harris to the 53-man roster. Broncos safety Kareem Jackson returned to practice after a four-game suspension, but it was uncertain whether he would be activated to play against the Patriots. The Patriots made roster moves, including elevating TE Matt Sokol and CB Breon Borders from the practice squad, signing C/G James Ferentz to the 53-man roster, and placing OT Conor McDermott on injured reserve.
Broncos safety Kareem Jackson inactive for Sunday’s matchup vs. Patriots https://t.co/1OPSuVo8gh
#Broncos notebook: Broncos don't activate S Kareem Jackson to play Sunday vs. Patriots in first game back from suspension/Broncos elevate QB Ben DiNucci, OLB Ronnie Perkins from practice squad/DE Zach Allen in a groove after admittingly slow start/And more https://t.co/bX0KXU6PUQ
#Broncos don't activate S Kareem Jackson to play in Sunday's game following his four-game suspension. Broncos elevate QB Ben DiNucci and OLB Ronnie Perkins off practice squad to face Patriots. It's DiNucci's third and final promised elevation of season. https://t.co/bX0KXU6PUQ
With the #Broncos making no move today on Kareem Jackson, they face a Monday deadline when his roster exemption runs out in which they would need to make a roster move to put him back on the roster. The only other alternative would be to release him.
#Broncos don't activate Kareem Jackson to play tomorrow.
Patriots roster moves: 🏈 TE Matt Sokol and CB Breon Borders elevated from practice squad 🏈 C/G James Ferentz signed to 53-man roster 🏈 OT Conor McDermott placed on IR
I've gotten no indication today that the #Broncos plan to activate Kareem Jackson to play in Sunday's game against the Patriots following his four-week suspension. One source said they're "going day-to-day to try to get him back in football shape" after his absence.
#Broncos notebook: Safety Kareem Jackson awaits whether activated to play Sunday in first game after suspension/Nik Bonitto out Sunday but could be back Dec. 31 vs. Chargers/Lucas Krull fired up/Michael Burton applauds All-Pro team now including fullbacks https://t.co/S38x31lIoy
#Broncos safety Kareem Jackson on whether he is activated to play Saturday to face the Patriots on Sunday. “We’ll see. Whatever happens, I’m ready for it.” Hasn’t had a conversation yet with Sean Payton on Broncos’ immediate future plans. “I haven’t heard anything.”
Broncos must decide by 2 pm Saturday whether to activate Kareem Jackson on Sunday night. Sean Payton gave no indication today what they will do.
Broncos coach Sean Payton said “we’ll see” on if Kareem Jackson plays Sunday
Safety Kareem Jackson’s return from four-game suspension forces Broncos to make tough decisions https://t.co/gTnepQUUMx
#Broncos safety Kareem Jackson said today he would be "disappointed" if not active Sunday night vs. New England in his first game back from NFL four-game suspension. He also talked about whether P.J. Locke might replace him in starting lineup. https://t.co/zu1GHkvg5f
I asked #Broncos safety Kareem Jackson if there’s anything he can do differently after suspension. “I honestly don’t know, man. I don’t know. Maybe I’ll just start ankle biting to keep me out of trouble, so maybe that’s something I should start doing.”
Broncos safety Kareem Jackson said he have to start “ankle biting” to avoid any further NFL penalties
Broncos safety Kareem Jackson said he would be disappointed if not activated for Sunday game but said not in his hands. Said not in his hands whether he starts or not and does commend how PJ Locke is playing.
#Broncos safety Kareem Jackson returns to practice from NFL four-game suspension but Sean Payton won't say with certainty that he will be activated to play Sunday vs. Patriots. P.J. Locke has been playing well. Also, Jackson doesn't play special teams. https://t.co/xUm78ESLFg
Broncos coach Sean Payton said they have until Monday to activate Kareem Jackson. if he is activated to play Sunday they have to make roster move for him Payton doesn’t know what they will do yet or if PJ Locke will continue to start or not
Broncos safety Kareem Jackson returned to practice today after end of his latest suspension. RB Samaje Perine (knee), TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring,foot), LB Nik Bonitto (knee) didn’t practice.
Kareem Jackson can return to Broncos after four-game suspension https://t.co/p14A0JGUqY
Bill Belichick's reason for adding new QB Nathan Rourke was simple. https://t.co/EbG6XDb0uZ
Kareem Jackson can return to Broncos after four-game suspension. https://t.co/Kg4RcvqpKo
Patriots put J.C. Jackson on non-football illness list while dealing with ‘mental health issues’ https://t.co/N7QxpYXGAR https://t.co/FuUxWNkCRw
On Sunday J.C. Jackson wasn’t on the sideline despite being active for Patriots against the Chiefs. Today, New England placed the cornerback on the league’s non-football injury list. @jeffphowe and @ChadGraff on what to know about Jackson's situation ⤵️ https://t.co/5OAWL7SaKx
J.C. Jackson placed on reserve/non-football illness list, which in effect, ends his season https://t.co/KASbwd2okc
#Patriots have claimed QB Nathan Rourke off waivers from the Jaguars and signed RB Kevin Harris to the 53-man roster from the PS. The Patriots also placed CB J.C. Jackson on the reserve/non-football illness list and signed DB William Hooper and RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn. @wbz
Patriots place J.C. Jackson on non-football illness list. https://t.co/7r6JLYCsN7
BREAKING: The #Patriots have placed CB J.C. Jackson on the reserve/non-football illness list, per @RapSheet His season is likely over. It was reported that Jackson is dealing with mental health issues. Hope JC Jackson has people to support him. https://t.co/h2t89ywL5Q
The #Patriots placed CB J.C. Jackson on the reserve/non-football illness list. This likely ends his season.
Patriots place CB J.C. Jackson on non-football injury list https://t.co/20mF91kMy9 https://t.co/yZ9gn51DRw
The Patriots signed RB Kevin Harris to the 53-man roster and placed CB J.C. Jackson in the non-football illness list.
The Patriots have placed CB JC Jackson on the reserve/non-football illness list and signed RB Kevin Harris from the practice squad.
Broncos safety Kareem Jackson's suspension was officially lifted Monday https://t.co/f5R4LHYk0p https://t.co/gGhQIZF5OF
Patriots place Cole Strange on injured reserve. https://t.co/YWKT2o61nk
The #Patriots have placed G Cole Strange(knee) on Injured Reserve and have been awarded QB Nathan Rourke off waivers from Jacksonville - @wbz
QB Nathan Rourke, awarded to the Patriots on waivers from the Jaguars, fills the roster spot created by placing Cole Strange on IR. Rourke, a 25-year-old native of Canada, played in college at Ohio and spent 2 seasons with the BC Lions of the CFL before joining Jags this year. https://t.co/7idgb5ITGg
The Patriots are placing starting LG Cole Strange (knee) on injured reserve after he was carted off yesterday. Bill Belichick said this morning that Strange was playing his best football of the season prior to the injury.
The Patriots placed Cole Strange (knee) on injured reserve. His season is over.
🚨New England Patriots have claimed 🇨🇦 QB Nathan Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars. #ForeverNE #DUUUVAL https://t.co/F69vqoSwZX
Patriots claim Nathan Rourke off waivers. https://t.co/9Qj9dKhnto
Source confirms that the Patriots have claimed QB Nathan Rourke from Jacksonville. @TomPelissero first.
The Patriots claimed QB Nathan Rourke off waivers from the Jaguars, source confirms. A new third QB.
The #Patriots claimed QB Nathan Rourke off waivers from the #Jaguars, per source. So after losing Will Grier to the #Chargers, New England's QB depth chart is full again with Rourke, the onetime CFL standout.
Patriots’ J.C. Jackson absent from sideline vs. Chiefs; CB not available, Belichick says 🔗 https://t.co/zJX4ZajDvc
Patriots’ J.C. Jackson absent from sideline vs. Chiefs; CB not available, Belichick says https://t.co/NRKXYyMaRI
Patriots’ CB JC Jackson was active today, but did not play against the Chiefs. All Bill Belichick would say about Jackson was that, “he wasn’t available.” Jackson’s agent, Neil Schwartz, said tonight that his client is dealing with mental health issues.
Patriots' J.C. Jackson unexpectedly did not play because of a personal matter. https://t.co/OHBv8Ywkmw