Skjellyfetti
September 9th, 2009, 11:01 AM
The Carolina Panthers brought in free-agent WR Dexter Jackson in for a visit on Tuesday, Scout.com has confirmed through a league source.
Jackson was selected in the second-round of the 2008 draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Jackson was known for his speed coming out of college, but never developed at all as a receiver for the Buccaneers last season. He didn't catch a single pass, but started to show progress as a kickoff returner.
The Panthers have probably the worst depth at receiver in the NFL, so it wouldn't be a surprise if they signed him. What should help the former Appalachian St. star receiver get signed sooner rather than later is that he still has practice squad eligibility left.
http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=897029&nid=4383227&fhn=1
Jackson was selected in the second-round of the 2008 draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Jackson was known for his speed coming out of college, but never developed at all as a receiver for the Buccaneers last season. He didn't catch a single pass, but started to show progress as a kickoff returner.
The Panthers have probably the worst depth at receiver in the NFL, so it wouldn't be a surprise if they signed him. What should help the former Appalachian St. star receiver get signed sooner rather than later is that he still has practice squad eligibility left.
http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=897029&nid=4383227&fhn=1