Current and Former Browns Players React to D'Qwell Jackson's Departure

It's clear that linebacker D'Qwell Jackson was viewed as a leader in the locker room. After spending eight years with the Cleveland Browns, Jackson's release from the team on Wednesday sparked a lot of reactions from current and former teammates on Twitter. Check them out below:

From DQ Himself

I'm humbled by the support I've received today from my teammates & the Cleveland community. You guys will always have a place in my heart.

— D'Qwell Jackson (@DQ52) February 26, 2014

Current Browns

Thanks 4 everything boss! True example of a pro! @DQ52 good luck with everything!! #madeMeABetterLeader

— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) February 26, 2014

Pleasure playing with you bruh @DQ52. You taught me so much about being a pro in this league. Constant leader on and off the field. Salute!

— T.J. Ward (@BossWard43) February 26, 2014

DQ was a leader on and off the field! Lead by example every single day. Thank you for everything! @DQ52

— Craig Robertson (@C__Robertson) February 26, 2014

Much respect and love to @DQ52 for truly being someone i looked up to as a true pro and a great person! God bless and best wishes to you

— Tashaun J. Gipson SR (@Gipson_duos24) February 26, 2014

@DQ52 I appreciate everything you've taught me these past couple of years bro #definitionofaleader

— John hughes (@hughes_browns93) February 26, 2014

I was only his teammate for 1 year but as a browns fan at heart I always was a fan of @DQ52 wherever I was. Best of luck going forward DQ!

— Brian Hoyer (@bhoyer8) February 26, 2014

A tremendous leader and one of the best teammates I have ever played with. Good luck to @DQ52

— John Greco (@johng7779) February 26, 2014

DQ was a great player & leader much respect to our captain

— Jason Pinkston (@JasonPinkstonOL) February 26, 2014

DQ is a leader of men. Gave me confidence when I had none and listened when I needed someone. Most underrated player in the NFL.

— Jordan Cameron (@jordancameron) February 26, 2014

Just heard the news @DQ52 thanks for being the perfect leader for rookies as well as the whole browns organization! You will be missed sir!

— MarQueis Gray (@MarQueisG) February 26, 2014

@DQ52 I appreciate the wisdom u shared with me about being a man on & off the field.

— Tori Gurley (@TGurley81) February 26, 2014

Former Browns

DQ Jackson is one of the more under-appreciated LBs in the league. Congrats to the next team that's lucky enough to land him.

— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) February 26, 2014

I made some great friends during my time in Cleveland & DQ was right there at the top. Couldn't have asked for a better friend & teammate.

— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) February 26, 2014

So based on my Twitter timeline at least, you'd think DQ Jackson is the best dude in the world. Which might not be far from the truth.

— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) February 27, 2014

Browns release one of their most productive defensive players @DQ52 smh...I don't like it but, I wish my boy DQ the best on his next team!

— Josh Cribbs (@JoshCribbs16) February 26, 2014

Thank You @DQ52 for 8 great seasons! Send D’Qwell a Thank You tweet and use #ThankYouDQ52 pic.twitter.com/RSIMiyNUrX

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) February 26, 2014