Orlando Scandrick did the unthinkable by crossing enemy lines and the joining the Washington Redskins shortly after being released by the Dallas Cowboys. As it turns out, the veteran cornerback did not feel all that great about being cut by the Cowboys after 10 years of service even though he also requested to be released.

“Whenever you get released, there’s a part of you that feels like they gave up on you,” Scandrick said, per the Washington Post’s Kareem Copeland. “Whether they gave up on me or not, in my mind, they gave up on me. I feel like I’ve got a lot of football to play and I’m going to go out every day and be the best version of myself and am going to continue to be productive.”

Whether he was traded or cut, the Cowboys were likely moving on from Scandrick one way or another this offseason. It’s part of Dallas’ ongoing plan to get younger on the defensive backfield.

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The Cowboys’ decision to move on from Scandrick is somewhat justified considering his recent track record. After missing the entire 2015 season following a torn ACL and MCL, he’s also missed 11 games over the last two seasons due to injuries. And at 30 years old, the chances of Scandrick suffering more injuries only increases.

Regardless of their reasons, Scandrick is using this perceived slight by the Cowboys to motivate himself for the next chapter of his career in Washington. The Redskins are certainly hoping Scandrick’s desire to prove Dallas wrong translates to some strong play on the field, which they will need in their secondary next season.