Dexter Jackson leaves again for greener pastures

The most valuable player of the Bucs' Super Bowl win signs a four-year deal with Cincinnati.

By RICK STROUD
Published March 13, 2006

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TAMPA - Safety Dexter Jackson is leaving the Bucs - again.

The most valuable player of Super Bowl XXXVII has agreed to a four-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals worth $7-million.

In his second stint as a starter with the Bucs, Jackson played in 11 games and was limited by a recurring hamstring injury. He finished with 54 tackles and one interception.

Jackson's departure leaves the Bucs with little depth at safety behind starters Jermaine Phillips and Will Allen.