Broncos Legends: Tom Jackson's Broncos career in photos
Flip through photos from Tom Jackson's Ring of Fame career.

Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson (57) runs in pursuit during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Denver, Nov. 16, 1986. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 38-17. (AP Photo/Eric Lars Bakke)

Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson (57) lines up to pass rush during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys in Denver, Oct. 5, 1986. The Broncos defeated the Cowboys 29-14. (AP Photo/Eric Lars Bakke)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ahmad Rashad (28) is wrapped up by the Denver Broncos defender Tom Jackson (57) after Rashad pulled in a pass from his quarterback during first half action in their game at Denver's Mile High Stadium, Nov. 2, 1981. (AP Photo)

Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson (57) smiles while stretching in preparation for a workout, Jan 22, 1987, Irvine, Calif. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

Linebacker Tom Jackson indicates that the Broncos are No. 1 as he looks out from the Denver locker room towards the jubilant fans after the Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders in the AFC championship game in Denver, Jan. 2, 1978. (AP Photo)

Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson (57) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rocky Bleier (20) during an NFL game circa 1978. (Tony Tomsic via AP)

Quarterback Dan Fouts of the San Diego Chargers is wrapped up by linebacker Tom Jackson (57) of the Denver for a sack during a game at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo., Sept. 27, 1981. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

Denver Broncos linebacker (57) Tom Jackson sets for play at Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson (57) is seen in action during Super Bowl XII, Sunday, Jan. 15, 1978, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos 27–10. (Tony Tomsic via AP)

Linebacker Tom Jackson plays defense during a game at Mile High Stadium.

Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson (57) pursues a Browns ballcarrier during a 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Linebacker Tom Jackson tackles a Browns ballcarrier during the January 11, 1987 AFC Championship overtime win (23-20) at Cleveland.

Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson (57) and safety Bill Thompson (36) congratulate a teammate during the 1977 AFC Championship game against the Oakland Raiders on January 1,1978. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 20-17. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Linebacker Tom Jackson, defensive back Steve Foley, owner Pat Bowlen, quarterback John Elway and other members of the Broncos make a toast with Orange Crush soda.

Linebacker Tom Jackson lines up for a play during a game at Mile High Stadium.

Linebacker Tom Jackson celebrates his first career touchdown during a snowy game at Mile High Stadium.

Linebacker Tom Jackson lines up for a play during a game at Mile High Stadium.

Linebacker Tom Jackson is congratulated by coaches on the bench during a game at Mile High Stadium.

Tom Jackson goes up to block a pass against the Rams.

Tom Jackson accepts a trophy from the Denver Broncos Quarterback Club.

Tom Jackson on the sidelines watches a play against the Chargers.

Tom Jackson tackles Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson.

Tom Jackson on the sideline.

Tom Jackson chases Jets quarterback Matt Robinson.

Linebacker Tom Jackson walks to the line of scrimmage during a September 1982 game.

Linebacker Tom Jackson leaps to block a pass from Cowboys quarterback Danny White during a game in Dallas.

Tom Jackson, Dan Dierdorff, and Billy Thompson share a laugh before the Broncos game against the New England Patriots at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 6, 1997.

Former Denver Broncos player and ESPN analyst Tom Jackson covering the Denver Broncos' training camp at Dove Valley in Englewood, CO. on July 26, 2012.

Former Denver Broncos from left to right; Tom Jackson, Floyd Little and Billy Thompson at the Mizel Institute's 2013 Community Enrichment Award night May 22, 2013 where Broncos Owner and CEO Pat Bowlen received the award in front of more than 2,000 guests, including Broncos Hall of Famers.

Executive Vice President of Football Operations/ General Manager John Elway on air with ESPN sportscasters Tom Jackson, Adam Schefter and Jay Harris at Denver Broncos training camp on July 31, 2015 at the UCHealth Training Center in Englewood,CO.

Ring of Fame former linebacker Tom Jackson looks up at banners of other Ring of Famers after a walkthrough practice in Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse as part of Ring of Fame weekend on November 18, 2017. (Ben Swanson)