Giants Work Out Receivers
The New York Giants worked out free-agent WRs Sam Giguere, Nyan Boateng and Dexter Jackson, a source confirmed.Jackson, a former second-round out of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, also worked out for Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans and Detroit Lions in recent weeks.Jackson was waived by the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 31.-- Adam Caplan
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October 19, 2010
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Texans to Work Out Speedy WR
The Houston Texans are scheduled to work out free-agent WR Dexter Jackson on Tuesday, a source said.Jackson, who also recently worked out for the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions, was selected in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jackson, who posted a 40-yard dash time in the 4.3's for the Bengals, is capable of returning punts and kicks...
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October 11, 2010
Panthers Place WR Wallace Wright On IR, Waive 4 Other Players
The Panthers have placed Wallace Wright on season-ending injured reserve with a shoulder injury that requires surgery, a blow for the team’s shaky receivers and special teams units. The Panthers on Tuesday also placed linebacker Thomas Davis on the reserve-physically unable to perform list, waived receivers Dexter Jackson and Oliver Young, and placed defensive end Hilee Taylor...
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September 02, 2010
Wright's injury opens door for receivers Moore, Martin
(By Darin Gantt, dgantt@heraldonline.com) Even after peeling three names off the board Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers wide receiver position is far from settled. In fact, it's probably more muddled than ever heading into the final exhibition Thursday night at Pittsburgh.The Panthers were forced to place wideout Wallace Wright on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday, and also...
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August 31, 2010
NFL News: Derrick Ward Released
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Derrick Ward- Free Agent
The 2009 big free addition for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just hasn’t worked out. The team admitted their mistake from free agency, announcing they cut Ward after only one season with the team.
Larry Johnson - RB, Washington Redskins
The Washington Post’s Matt McFarland says that Larry Johnson is the “smart pick” to win the backup job behind...
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August 31, 2010
Panthers trim five from roster
To get to the 75-man roster limit, the Panthers made five moves Tuesday.
As expected, two of the slots came from linebacker Thomas Davis being placed on reserve-PUP and defensive end Hilee Taylor being waived-injured.
They also placed WR Wallace Wright on injured reserve and waived wide receivers Dexter Jackson and Oliver Young.
The loss of Wright is a huge blow to special teams...
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August 31, 2010
Dexter Jackson seeks firm roster footing with Carolina Panthers
(By Scott Fowler, sfowler@charlotteobserver.com) Former Appalachian State star receiver Dexter Jackson is struggling to win a roster spot with the Carolina Panthers. Honestly, h&squo;s a long shot. Jackson will need to do something spectacular this preseason to make it.
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August 10, 2010
Friday morning: Running lean
The Panthers pulled back a bit Friday morning, perhaps so they'd have something left for Saturday's Fan Fest scrimmage at Bank of America Stadium. They were schedule to go in full pads this morning, but were in shorts and shoulder pads instead. Tonight will probably be lighter than that, since they're hoping to get...
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August 06, 2010
Monday Night Football (?)
The good news is the Panthers are about to start showing the movie "Radio" on the hill overlooking the practice field, and Radio himself is here. Because if you came to Wofford tonight expecting more than a movie and some popcorn, you might have been disappointed. For the second straight practice...
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August 02, 2010
Then and now: Dexter Jackson
Dexter Jackson never got to showcase his speed for the Bucs. The 2008 draft class series rolls on as I look at wide receiver Dexter Jackson. Jackson, the 5′9″, 182 lb. receiver out of Appalachian State was the Bucs 2nd round pick. Jackson ran the fastest time at the NFL combine, posting a 4.27 in the 40 yard dash and getting everyone’s attention. His time in...
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July 09, 2010
Then and now: Dexter Jackson
Dexter Jackson never got to showcase his speed for the Bucs. The 2008 draft class series rolls on as I look at wide receiver Dexter Jackson. Jackson, the 5′9″, 182 lb. receiver out of Appalachian State was the Bucs 2nd round pick. Jackson ran the fastest time at the NFL combine, posting a 4.27 in the 40 yard dash and getting everyone’s attention. His time in...
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July 09, 2010
Six Breakthrough Candidates for 2010
Carolina Panthers: SEC Rookies, Former Appalachian State QB-WR Dynamo, and 2nd-Year Safety.
At first thought I was like, why not Dante Rosario? You figure Carolina would be more apt to utilize the TE being Steve Smith is their only proven receiver, coupled with the fact that either much anticipated young blood Jimmy Clausen or incumbent Matt Moore will be taking snaps under...
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May 29, 2010
Dexter Jackson Among Receivers Fighting for a Job
The Panthers are stocked at receiver this time around — overstocked, as a matter of fact.
Aside from 10-year veteran Steve Smith, there are 10 unknowns vying for one-of-three remaining roster spots on the receiving corps’ depth chart.
Dwayne Jarrett and Kenneth Moore have proven themselves to be inconsistent thus-far.
While I tend to believe Jarrett will pick up the slack...
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May 05, 2010
Dexter Jackson Among Receivers Fighting for a Job
The Panthers are stocked at receiver this time around — overstocked, as a matter of fact.
Aside from 10-year veteran Steve Smith, there are 10 unknowns vying for one-of-three remaining roster spots on the receiving corps’ depth chart.
Dwayne Jarrett and Kenneth Moore have proven themselves to be inconsistent thus-far.
While I tend to believe Jarrett will pick up the slack...
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May 05, 2010
Panthers Enter Mini Camps Stocked at Wideout
I was looking for the one big splash at wide receiver for the Panthers Friday evening. Well they made a pretty big splash, drafting Brandon LaFell, wide receiver out of LSU. Other receivers drafted, were Appalachian State’s Armanti Edwards (quarterback-turned-receiver), and David Gettis of Baylor. Currently on the roster before these selections were made, are Steve Smith...
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April 26, 2010
Panthers Enter Mini Camps Stocked at Wideout
I was looking for the one big splash at wide receiver for the Panthers Friday evening. Well they made a pretty big splash, drafting Brandon LaFell, wide receiver out of LSU.
Other receivers drafted, were Appalachian State’s Armanti Edwards (quarterback-turned-receiver), and David Gettis of Baylor.
Currently on the roster before these selections were made, are Steve Smith, Dwayne...
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April 26, 2010
Meet your newest safety – Will Allen
The Steelers have a new defensive back, and in case you don’t know much about Will Allen, here’s some info from his wikipedia page:
Will Allen played in every game in his rookie year on special teams but saw increasing time as a safety in the final weeks of the season. He made his first NFL interception against the Carolina Panthers and his first touchdown in week 6 of...
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March 08, 2010
44 Stops to Super Bowl XLIV: No. 16-20
The "44 Stops to Super Bowl XLIV" is a series that will feature stories, stats and interesting trivia that you can use to act smart as you prepare for Super Bowl XLIV. I've done this on SPORTZASSASSIN.COM for Super Bowls XL, XLI, XLIII and for AOL's FanHouse for Super Bowl XLII.#16-LIST OF SUPER BOWL NO-NAMES: Below are guys that made their names in the Super Bowl...
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January 29, 2010
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January 29, 2010
Panthers Daily Wrap
The Carolina Panthers have signed four players from the practice squad today. C Steve Justice, WR Dexter Jackson, DB Marcus Walker, and DE Eric Moore.
Dexter Jackson, a product of Appalachian State, was a second-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008. On August 31, 2009 the Bucs waived Jackson. He has been on [...]
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January 08, 2010
Bruce Allen Draft History
Here is the link: http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?teamId=4900&type=team
---Quote (Originally by NFL Network)---
2008 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rd Sel # Player Position School
1 20 Aqib Talib CB Kansas
2 58 Dexter Jackson WR Appalachian State
3 83 Jeremy Zuttah G...
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December 17, 2009
Henne shows Bucs, Gruden what could have been
TAMPA – It seemed like a good idea at the time.
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded with Jacksonville and moved back six spots in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft, dropping from No. 52 to No. 58, they pocketed two extra picks. Then the Bucs selected Dexter Jackson, a speedy receiver out of Appalachian State who was supposed to stretch opposing defenses.
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October 13, 2009
Panthers Host Ex-Buccaneers WR/KR Dexter Jackson
Scout.com's Adam Caplan is reporting on his Twitter account that the Panthers had former Buccaneers WR Dexter Jackson in today for a visit, according...
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September 08, 2009
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September 08, 2009
Three Teams Interested In Free Agent WR Dexter Jackson
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Dexter Jackson has drawn interest from three NFL teams, according to his agent, Brian Ayrault. The former...
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September 04, 2009
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September 04, 2009
Bucs declare Jackson a bust, waive wide receiver
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released underachieving wide receiver Dexter Jackson on Monday.
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August 31, 2009
Bucs release WR Dexter Jackson
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released wide receiver Dexter Jackson, a second-round pick from the 2008 draft.
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August 31, 2009
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