WR DeSean Jackson Released By Eagles
The DeSean Jackson era is over in Philadelphia, as the Eagles have made his release official.
Roster Move: #Eagles have released WR DeSean Jackson.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 19, 2021
DeSean Jackson, the 49th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, was released Friday prior to the start of the new league year on March 17.
The Eagles will create about $5.8 million in cap space by cutting Jackson.
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Jackson appeared in just eight games over the last two seasons, catching 23 passes for 395 yards and three touchdowns, two of which came in the 2019 regular-season opener against Washington.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 19, 2021
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Jackson’s 376 receptions as an Eagle rank sixth in franchise history. As well as that, he’s third in the record books with 6,512 receiving yards, tied for fourth with an average of 17.2 yards per reception. Jackson also ranks ninth in team history with 35 receiving touchdowns.