'“It was something that I was hoping not to happen,” Jackson said. “I was caught off-guard by [being released]. It’s one of those things that you just never want to be a part of. Your family is settled down in a place, and your goal is to play for one team and bring them a championship. I didn’t get that done. At the same time, I have a great opportunity in front of me to be part of a tremendous organization and make a run at a Super Bowl.”'