Eagles great DeSean Jackson officially retires
After 15 NFL seasons, former Philadelphia Eagles legendary wide receiver DeSean Jackson is throwing in the towel. The Eagles announced Jackson's retirement from the league on his behalf Wednesday morning. Jackson, who played two stints for the Birds from 2008-2013 and then again from 2019-2020, won't make his retirement as an Eagle official until Friday, […]
After 15 NFL seasons, former Philadelphia Eagles legendary wide receiver DeSean Jackson is throwing in the towel.
The Eagles announced Jackson's retirement from the league on his behalf Wednesday morning.
Jackson, who played two stints for the Birds from 2008-2013 and then again from 2019-2020, won't make his retirement as an Eagle official until Friday, per NBC Sports' Dave Zangaro.
Zangaro also reports that Jackson will serve as an honorary captain on Sunday when the Eagles host the San Francisco 49ers at home.
"DeSean Jackson was a dynamic playmaker who captivated Eagles fans with his game-breaking speed, unique skill set, and explosive play," Philadelphia Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie said via the team's official site. "What made DeSean truly stand out during his accomplished 15-year career was his ability to make miraculous plays look routine. We all remember him scooping up the football in New York on that fateful evening in December 2010 and veering his way into the end zone for what is now famously referred to as the 'Miracle at the New Meadowlands.' We are thrilled to welcome DeSean back and look forward to celebrating his official retirement as an Eagle on Sunday when he serves as our Honorary Captain of the Game."
Jackson was initially selected by the Eagles in the second-round draft pick (49th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
During his first stint with the Eagles, Jackson was selected to the Pro Bowl three times and earned All-Pro honors once.
Other than his second stop in Philly, Jackson also played for the Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and Baltimore Ravens.
Over 183 career games, Jackson has 641 catches for 11,263 yards and 58 touchdowns. The dual-threat wideout also ran a total 72 times for 463 yards and four touchdowns. And as a special teams gem, he remains tied as the Eagles' all-time leader in punt return touchdowns with four.
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