On September 22, 2010 Tanard Jackson was suspended for one year for his second violation under the NFL's substance abuse policy. Jackson, the former 4th round pick out of Syracuse, was forced to sit until October 11th, 2011 when he was reinstated by the league. After 56 weeks of no contact with the team Jackson suited up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against one of the league's most feared quarterbacks in Drew Brees. Jackson was able to pick off a Brees pass late in the second quarter in Buccaneers territory. The next week in London Jackson was able to intercept a Jay Cutler pass to help the Buccaneers stay close. Jackson has recorded 6 tackles and 2 interceptions since his return from suspension.
Shortly after the game in London Jackson was awarded with a one year extension worth 3.5 million dollars. According to nfl.com Jackson was "touched by how the organization worked with him to help him secure reinstatement into the league".
Next week Jackson looks intercept another Drew Brees pass as his Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off again with their division rival New Orleans Saints.
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