For at least this week’s minicamp, Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson was a safety.
A long-time cornerback with the Houston Texans who also played some safety, Jackson’s versatility was attractive to the Broncos in free agency.
Why safety to start off?
“There’s more to learn at safety than at corner,” coach Vic Fangio said after Thursday’s practice. “He’s played so much corner in his career that I wanted him to get more work in this camp — all of his work — at the safety position to feel comfortable there.”
Fangio said Jackson will toggle between cornerback and safety throughout the offseason program.