NFL cut-down day: Jets release former NU corner Lamar Jackson; Bengals cut Stanley Morgan
(World News USA)

His NFL Draft experience was miserable this past spring. He called it one of the most difficult times of his life. Projected to be as high as a third-round pick, former Nebraska cornerback Lamar Jackson ultimately signed with the New York Jets as a free agent. He said he would try to seize the moment. But the NFL is a rugged business, and Jackson was among several Jets released Saturday as franchises made cuts to get down to their final 53-man rosters ahead of the start of the season next week. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Jackson intercepted five passes in his final two seasons at Nebraska, including three in 2019. He would seemingly be a good bet to end up on the Jets` practice squad....