Updated: August 31, 2009, 2:41 PM ET
Bucs cut ineffective receiver Jackson
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released underachieving wide receiver Dexter Jackson.
Jackson was a second-round draft pick out of Appalachian State in 2008. He appeared in the first seven games of last season, primarily as a kick returner.
The 23-year-old returned 20 punts and 14 kickoffs with limited success before losing the kick return job to undrafted free agent Clifton Smith. Smith went on become a Pro Bowl selection, while Jackson did not get into a game again.
The Bucs announced the move before practice Monday. Jackson didn't have any receptions as a rookie and has been slowed this preseason by an ankle injury.
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press
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