PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Broncos’ Mark Jackson Out for Season

Wide receiver Mark Jackson, who suffered a broken wrist in last week’s loss to Seattle, was placed on injured reserve by the Denver Broncos.

Jackson’s spot in the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against New England will be taken by rookie Derek Russell.

Jackson will be sidelined for the season.

Tendinitis and a bone spur in his right shoulder continue to bother quarterback John Elway, but he will start on Sunday.

“It’s still real sore, and I don’t have the same strength in it,� he said. “It’s difficult for me to run and throw off-balance and do those things I normally do. My feet have to be pretty well set now. But there’s no doubt I’ll play.�

Steve Beuerlein couldn’t make the Raiders happy, but Dallas coach Cowboy Coach Jimmy Johnson is ecstatic over Troy Aikman’s replacement.

“Steve did a fantastic job,� Johnson said of Thursday’s 20-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. “He couldn’t even work out on Monday because of a sprained ankle. Considering he hadn’t taken that many snaps, he did a great job.�

“Last year we panicked when Troy went out with an injury,� Dallas running back Emmitt Smith said. “But not with Steve in there. He’s just so confident. He tells you what you are going to do.�

Beuerlein said he was looking forward to 10 days between games to rest his ankle and learn more about the offense.

“I can accomplish a lot in 10 days,� he said. “There’s no telling what I can do after having some time to rest and prepare.�