Getty ImagesIn the wake of the Browns’ decision to part ways with veteran linebacker D’Qwell Jackson, Mike Wilkening identified the teams that could be interested in adding him.
There wasn’t much time for speculation.
Jeff Darlington of NFL Network reports that Jackson already has a visited lined up for Thursday. Jackson has declined to name the team, but he calls it a “great place.”
Jason La Canfora of CBS reports that, in all, seven teams have contacted Jackson. Seven teams. In just a few hours.
The Browns deserve some credit for cutting Jackson now, nearly two weeks before the start of the league year. Flush with cap space, the Browns didn’t need to make the move until the day before a $4.1 million roster bonus became due in March. Releasing Jackson now gives him a valuable head start.
It also gives another team a chance to upgrade its corps of linebackers with a guy who has suffered through eight largely losing seasons in Cleveland.
Hopefully the Vikings have shown some interest, they could use a boost at LB and I’m sure Mike Zimmer is very familiar with him and his skill set.
When everyone immediately goes after your guy, that’s a good sign you made a mistake.
Good luck DQ! You deserve to play for a winner.
Thumps up if you think Jackson can still play well as a starter
Thumbs down if you think at most he is backup worthy
Damn… looks like Cleveland dis him a real solid…
They should have released Ahtyba Rubin too, he’s way overpaid and saves more cap money than DJ. Jason Campbell is another guy that carries a lot of dead weight around. Clear those 2 guys out next and sign some fresh talent!
Welcome to Denver
The next James Farrior-like signing for the Steelers.
Come to OakTown big fella.
DJ is a true class act and will be missed in Cleveland. Good luck wherever you decide to play.
Very cool of the Browns organization. Wish DJ the best of luck!
Seriously, every year I wonder why the hell I’m still a Browns fan. That Organization ( or take there of) has shown their fans they hate us. How many years does it take to finally brake a Browns Fan? 35.
New Orleans Please!
Yeah… the Browns 18th ranked RUSH Defense will miss him.
If he was any good the Browns would keep him, they have cap room galore. Besides he is terrible stopping the run, check his stats and he’s 31 next fall
Buffalo welcomes you!
Texans definitely have a need for him, Romeo Crennel drafted him, and Bill O’Brien was the RB coach at Maryland while he was there.
Sorry to see DQ go, best to you DQ. Have confidence in Ray Farmer and Mike Pettine.! Brown’s are finally in good hands!!
He would look good in a Jets uniform.
Would love to have you in Silver and Black!
RAIDER NATION!!!
Hope he has a ton of options and he picks a winner. A class act and a great guy to cheer for.
Not a big surprise. New GM and coach that wants to build through the draft and a player with a big cap hit
He’s gonna party with Lombardi in NE
Pittsburgh needs to sign him up.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS!
Philly .
Texans, Broncos, Patriots, Packers, Cardinals, and Raiders could use his services.
Nice guy. Good in the locker room. Can consistently lead your team in tackles made 5 yards downfield.
Welcome to the ATL!
Ravens should sign him if they can’t reach a deal with Daryl Smith
Very average linebacker, undersized and slow for stopping today’s new offenses. He had a good ride, Browns did him a favor letting him go early. Time to move on.
Welcome to Washington D C
Giants.
Go to Chicago DQ. My second favorite team so I’ll be able to root for you again! This guy deserves to play for a winner and have some consistency in his career.
Welcome to the Titans.
-Ray Horton
welcome to the new york football GIANTS
31 year old guys aren’t what’s needed on a Raiders team being reconstructed from the ground up.
GMEN.
He said a contender and a great place people that means he’s talking about Chicago welcome DQ
Vikings.
Balt, Pitt, Cincinatti, NE, Denver, NYG, and Chi would all love to have that guy. ANd a ton of other teams too, I’m sure.
No matter what he has left in the tank, he has to be better than Brad Jones. Love to see him in Green Bay on a short term deal if the price is right.