Philadelphia Eagles veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson did not practice for the NFC East franchise on Monday, putting his availability for the team's Week 4 matchup with the Green Bay Packers in jeopardy.
Per The Athletic's Zach Berman on Twitter, the 32-year-old Jackson, around for his second stint with the Eagles, is nursing an abdomen injury. Other inactives for Monday's practice include fellow wideout JJ Arcega-Whiteside (heel), offensive tackle Andre Dillard (knee), and running back Corey Clement (shoulder), among other Philly players.
Add JJ Arcega-Whiteside to the Eagles' injury list. He has a heel injury and would have missed practice today. Also absent would have been:
– DeSean Jackson (abdomen)
– Ronald Darby (hamstring)
– Andre Dillard (knee)
– Corey Clement (shoulder)
– Tim Jernigan (foot)— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) September 23, 2019
Jackson reunited with the Eagles after starting the first six seasons of his professional career with Philly when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded him to his old stomping grounds in March earlier this year. The 5-foot-10 receiver missed the Eagles' Week 3 tilt with the Detroit Lions; a losing effort by three points dropping the not-too-distant Super Bowl champions to 1-2 on the early 2019 NFL season.
Article Continues BelowPreviously Jackson was fined for an unnecessary roughness hit incurred during Philadelphia's season-opening victory over the division rivals Washington Redskins.
Jackson made eight receptions in his first game back in an Eagles uniform in Week 1, totaling an impressive 154 yards for two touchdowns, helping out young franchise quarterback Carson Wentz and head coach Doug Pederson's offense.
The Eagles have missed Jackson the last two weeks. Prior to his Week 3 absence, Jackson only played 11 offensive snaps against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, injuring his groin, per the team. Philly also lost Alshon Jeffrey in the same bout.
While it's still early in the week, the Eagles have a Thursday night date with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, with all signs pointing to Jackson missing another crucial matchup for Philly.