Asa Jackson knew after Thursday’s preseason finale that he put himself in a difficult position.
He fumbled and stumbled away his opportunities to win the starting kick and punt returner jobs, which was his best avenue onto the roster, and the Ravens parted ways with the four-year veteran Saturday as part of their final roster cuts.
The lingering question now is who will take over Baltimore’s return duties?
Despite Jackson’s miscues, he had been the team’s most explosive return man in the preseason. He returned a kickoff 103 yards and a punt 53 yards in back-to-back games, showing he could bring big-play ability.