DeSean Jackson is back where it all started, as the wide receiver was traded from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Philadelphia Eagles back in March.
Jackson, who played his collegiate football at the University of California, was originally selected by the Eagles in the second round (49th pick overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
He went on to spend the first six years of his career with Philadelphia, making three Pro Bowl appearances and registering three seasons of 1,000-plus receiving yards.
Jackson then joined the Washington Redskins for three seasons and then landed with the Buccaneers for two before returning to the City of Brotherly Love.
But, in spite of the fact that Jackson took a five-year hiatus from Philly, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman says that Jackson will always be remembered for what he does as an Eagle:
“I think the thing about DeSean is that, all of us need time sometimes to mature,” Roseman said on SportsRadio 94WIP. “He's got a family, he's got two kids, and he's been here every day in the offseason program. He looks great. He's excited about the opportunity and he knows his legacy is going to be defined in Philadelphia.”
Jackson is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played just 12 games due to a thumb injury, hauling in 41 receptions for 774 yards and four touchdowns.
Over the last four seasons, Jackson has logged 1,000 yards just once, and he has not played a full 16-game campaign since his last season with the Eagels back in 2013.
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