'Whaley wouldn’t go into specifics on why Jackson was released but did say, “We all know the NFL is a great business and a great sport, but there are some detriments to this business and a day like today, cut down day is always rough for everybody involved.” Whaley added, “A decision like this doesn’t come lightly, a decision like this is something that we put a lot of thought into. It makes it tough, not only with everybody you cut because they’re being rejected, but it also makes it tough when you’re talking about a guy like Fred Jackson.”'