DeSean Jackson Agrees To Deal With Redskins, Will Sign Wednesday
It’s official: DeSean Jackson is now a member of the Washington Redskins.
Less than a week after being cut by the Philadelphia Eagles for alleged gang ties, NBC Washington sports anchor Dianna Marie Russini reports that explosive wide receiver DeSean Jackson has agreed to terms with the Skins.
Late Tuesday night Russini tweeted:
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Though there were at least six teams reportedly interested in signing Jackson, the Redskins emerged as the frontrunner in the last 24 hours. Reports suggesting a deal was imminent proved true, as Jackson is set to sign first thing Wednesday morning.
The news comes just hours after the Washington Post reported on a particularly awkward interview between Jackson and Channel 6 Philadelphia’s Jeff Skversky. The exchange took place at Dulles airport in Virginia and may provide some insight on why Jackson chose to sign with the Eagles division rival.
Jackson: I’m moving on bro, I don’t have nothing to say about anything. I’m just moving on, man.
Skversky:Â What do you say to Eagles fans that supported you for six years?
Jackson: They’re gonna continue to support me. That’s not going to stop.
Skversky:Â Are you upset with the Eagles?
Jackson: No sir. I’m not upset with nobody.
Skversky:Â What do you think happened?
Jackson: Moving on man. That’s all I’ve got to say. I’m moving on.
Skversky:Â What do you think happened between you, Chip Kelly and the Eagles?
Jackson: It’s not my concern man.
Skversky:Â No animosity, no bitterness toward Philadelphia?
Jackson: God’s got a plan for me, that’s all you need to know. Take that story and run with it, God’s got a plan for me.
Skversky:Â And what do you say to the people that have read that article about you having gang-related ties?
Jackson:Â No comment.
Not that it was any secret that he left Philadelphia on bad terms, but Jackson was very careful not to sound consolatory or the least bit friendly. He was equally careful not to sound excessively angry or combative.
That suggests a very calculating move on his part. Though we don’t yet know the terms of Jackson’s deal in Washington, it wouldn’t be a shock to learn he took a little less money for the opportunity to stick it to his former coach.
