Jodie Jackson would have been pleased his son Malik returned to Dove Valley on Friday.
Jodie Jackson was 47 when he died from complications from a stroke. His funeral service was Thursday in Irvington, N.J. Malik Jackson will play defensive line for the Broncos on Sunday night against Indianapolis.
“It’s always tough to bury your dad,” Malik Jackson said. “It was a nice service. A lot of people showed up. It was good to see family members you haven’t seen in forever. We exchanged numbers and we’ll try to stay connected.”
Jackson practiced Wednesday, flew to New Jersey for the service, and was back practicing Friday. He doesn’t always start as a Broncos defensive lineman, but he plays more than some do because of his ability to line up at both end and tackle.
“He would have wanted me to play,” Jackson said in front of his locker Friday. “Heck, he would have wanted me to stay here and practice and pass on the funeral. But I don’t think I could have done that. He was a great man. I loved him. He taught me the game.”
Prater returns home. Because Matt Prater was found in violation of the NFL’s substance-abuse program, the Broncos kicker could have served his four-week suspension by working out at the team’s Dove Valley’s headquarters and hanging out with his teammates.
However, the team gave Prater permission to return to his home in Fort Myers, Fla., where he will spend time his family, work out and try to make positive changes in his life.
Prater’s violation was alcohol-related. He will return to the Denver area by Oct. 6, the day after the Broncos play their fourth game against Arizona.
Broncos Bowling for Boys and Girls. Left tackle Ryan Clady and defensive tackle Terrance Knighton will host the second annual Orange and Blue Bowling Bash on Monday at the Brunswick Zone XL lanes in Lone Tree.
The event will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver.
There will be one session from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and a second from 8:30 to 10:30.
Other Broncos committed to attending the function include Von Miller, Kayvon Webster, Demaryius Thomas, Orlando Franklin, Brock Osweiler, Matt Praradis, T.J Ward, Julius Thomas and Jackson.
For more information, go to or call 559-241-4412.
Injury update. Backup guard Ben Garland (high ankle sprain) and starting linebacker Danny Trevathan (fractured left leg) have been officially ruled out of the game Sunday against the Colts. Everybody else is probable.
Mike Klis, The Denver Post
