Cincinnati Bengals waive defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson

The Cincinnati Bengals waived defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson on Sunday afternoon. Despite attracting trade interest from other teams over the past few weeks, the franchise elected to release the third-year player. Jackson faced a difficult path to a roster spot due to a crowded defensive line unit and recurring injuries. He recorded 15 tackles and one sack during his 13 appearances as a rookie. The former third-round pick struggled to maintain consistency during his time in Cincinnati. Other teams may still pursue Jackson as he enters the waiver wire seeking defensive line depth.

• 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — McKinnley Jackson waived by Bengals after drawing trade interest