DeSean Jackson is 33 years old, but the buzz out of Philadelphia Eagles training camp indicated that he was as speedy as ever.
The veteran wide receiver may end up being a major part in the Eagles game plans this season, but he wasn't heavily featured during the team's Week 1 loss to the Washington Football Team.
Jackson was on the field for just 54 percent of the Eagles' offensive snaps on Sunday. Head coach Doug Pederson and QB Carson Wentz spread the relative wealth to eight different pass-catchers. Tight end Dallas Goedert led the way with eight receptions for 101 yards, followed by Greg Ward, who had five catches.
Pederson addressed Jackson's limited role on Monday, and made it clear that Jackson will get more opportunities going forward.
“Obviously he’s a big part of the offense, but at the same time, we want to make sure that he’s a guy that’s healthy and fresh for us down the long haul here,” Pederson said at his press conference. “I think each week, I would anticipate his rep count to increase as we go, and we’re going to be smart with him but we also know that he’s an explosive receiver for us and we want to get him on the field as much as possible moving forward.”
In 2019, Jackson only played 14 snaps in Week 1 due to a core muscle injury. Jackson, according to himself, is fully healthy.
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The Eagles depleted offensive line was a major detriment to the Philly offense, and Wentz will need more time in the pocket in order to give Jackson time to get downfield — no matter how fast Jackson may still be at this stage in his career. Washington tallied eight sacks on Wentz in the 27-17 comeback win.
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