Answer: SACKED

AnswerCrossword Clue
SACKEDGave the ax to
sackedGo to sleep or bed
sackedPut into a sack or sacks
sackedDismiss from employment
sackedTackle (a quarterback) behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a pass
sackedSACK, to put into a large bag
SACKEDGave a pink slip
SACKEDOff the payroll
SACKEDBrought down, like a Manning
SACKEDPink-slipped
SACKEDThwarted the quarterback
SACKEDFired
SACKEDPut in a bag.
SACKEDFired.
SACKEDThrew for a loss
SACKEDPillaged
SACKEDTook down the quarterback
SACKEDPlundered
SACKEDCanned