CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have released safety Dexter Jackson, an 11-year veteran who missed most of last season with injuries.

Jackson played the past three seasons for the Bengals, starting 28 games. A thumb injury forced him to miss most of the first half of last season, and he was placed on injured reserve for the second half after hurting his hamstring in practice.

Jackson ended up playing only three games last season.

The Bengals also cut three first-year players Friday who were members of their practice squad for part of last season. They were guard James Blair, cornerback Marcus Brown and defensive end Victor DeGrate.