The Eagles have released star receiver DeSean Jackson. The move is something of a surprise—though he was likely done in Philly, they might have gotten something for him in a trade—but the timing is fascinating.
After weeks of uncertainty and reports that he was on the trading block, wide receiver DeSean Jackson was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. The Eagles announced the move succinctly with a tweet. After careful consideration this offseason,
There are supposedly at least nine teams that have inquired on DeSean Jackson's cost and availability. Who could those teams be, and which franchises are definitely not calling his agent?
The Eagles released Jackson despite the fact that he posted career numbers with 82 catches for 1,332 yards and nine touchdowns in 2013. Philadelphia's decision-makers reportedly had growing concern about Jackson after he showed up late to meetings
An Instagram snapshot captures DeSean Jackson flashing a hand signal purported to be a sign of allegiance to the notorious "Crips" gang. It looks like a sideways peace sign, but if you look closely at his fingers they are curled in "C" shapes. One
Redskins express interest in former Eagles WR DeSean Jackson
