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Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season has come and gone. Rather than overreacting to every teams’ first taste of game action, let’s unpack an uneven opening weekend — which saw seven contests decided by at least 14 points. Here are the 10 statistics that encapsulated the first week of the NFL year, the league’s […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have one of the best receiving corps in the NFL, and that was on full display during their season-opening win over the Washington Redskins last Sunday, as DeSean Jackson hauled in eight receptions for 154 yards and a couple of touchdowns and Alshon Jeffery added five catches for 49 yards and a […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has made a living off of his speed. Since 2008, Jackson has scorched opposing defenses no matter his team or quarterback. In 2019, he’s doing the same. On opening weekend, Jackson recorded the third-fastest time for an NFL player. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Jackson reached 21.4 MPH […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was once a member of the Washington Redskins, so he knew what would happen on Sunday after the Redskins got out to a big lead. Jackson knew that after a fast start, the Redskins would come out flat in the second half because of their culture, and he kept […]

Veteran NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson is currently in the midst of his second stint as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. While Jackson originally broke into the league behind a lengthy stint with the Eagles, he has since suited up for both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins, who Philadelphia hosted on Sunday […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were able to kick things off in spectacular fashion with a 51-yard touchdown from quarterback Carson Wentz to wide receiver DeSean Jackson. It appears lightning has now struck twice. Wentz managed to connect with Jackson on another 50-yard touchdown to help give the Eagles a 21-20 lead, via NFL on Twitter: DJAX […]

DeSean Jackson marked his return to the Philadelphia Eagles with a season-opening 51-yard touchdown reception from franchise quarterback Carson Wentz. Oh, that is pretty.@cj_wentz to @DeSeanJackson11 for the 51-yard @Eagles TD! #FlyEaglesFly 📺: FOX📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app Watch on mobile: https://t.co/PoZiStO3mL pic.twitter.com/tMaJRvgqYf — NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2019 Down 17-0 to the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting one of their offensive weapons back in time for Week 1. On Thursday, tight end Dallas Goedert was a full participant in practice. Goedert sustained a calf injury nearly a month ago in practice and has been limited in practice since. The good news is, the second-year tight end was […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Desean Jackson has not been shy about expressing his high expectations for the 2019 NFL season. It appears he already has an idea of how he wants to kick things off. Jackson does not want to waste any time showing what he and quarterback Carson Wentz are capable of. According to […]

The NFL regular season is just days away. In fact, the first game of the year is on Thursday. For the Philadelphia Eagles though, their first game is on Sunday, against the divisional rivals Washington Redskins. Good news has officially come for the Eagles as well. It’s been widely speculated, but now it appears to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are ready to move forward with Carson Wentz as their franchise quarterback. DeSean Jackson understands just how important it is for Wentz to be the leader of the team this season. “We want him to be comfortable with us. We want him to understand how we are,” Jackson said. “I feel like […]

DeSean Jackson isn’t currently expected to miss any time with his finger injury. New details on how the Philadelphia Eagles veteran plans to play through the pain, though, reveal the potential possibility of his performance being affected on the field. In fact, there’s no guarantee he’ll continue playing if the injury proves too uncomfortable. “Source: […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson had been making the most out of his homecoming with a strong performance in training camp. Unfortunately, it appears he has suffered a setback. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, Jackson broke his left ringer finger at practice but is not expected to miss any time. Minor scare […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off of a 2018 campaign in which they won nine games and snuck into the playoffs, upsetting the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round before falling to the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional Round. Heading into 2019, Nick Foles is no longer around, meaning the Eagles are banking […]

DeSean Jackson is back for his second go-around with the Philadelphia Eagles, but this one is a heck of a lot different from the first time. For starters, Carson Wentz was not even in college when Jackson’s first stint with the Eagles (which began in 2008) ended in 2013, so Wentz has no idea what […]

Longtime Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has returned to the “City of Brotherly Love.” With the Eagles acquiring the former Washington Redskins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier in the offseason, Jackson is now gearing up for his second tour of duty as a member of the NFC East franchise. However, it is also worth […]

DeSean Jackson is back with the Philadelphia Eagles after spending the last five years with the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. When most people think of Jackson they think of a guy who can fly down the field and is one of the hardest receivers in the league to cover. That is true, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off of a 2018 campaign in which they won nine games and snuck into the playoffs during the last week of the season. They then went on to defeat the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round before falling to the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional Round. Now, the […]

Philadephia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and wide receiver DeSean Jackson are apparently already on the same page this offseason. The Eagles certainly have to be excited about getting Wentz back under center, as his injury issues have been well-documented the past few seasons. And with Nick Foles off to the Jacksonville Jaguars, it is clear […]

DeSean Jackson rose to stardom as a punt-returner. Now back with the Philadelphia Eagles, the veteran wide receiver is in line to remind the football world why he was once considered one of the most dangerous return men in league history. According to Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Jackson is “the guy in focus” […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson spent his Saturday night doing something very special for the community. Jackson made his return to the Eagles this offseason after playing for both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins, and he’s already making the most of his second go-around. He decided to show incredible compassion and generosity […]

The Philadelphia Eagles brought back an old friend this offseason, signing wide receiver DeSean Jackson. Jackson spent the first six seasons of his career with the Eagles from 2008 through 2013, making three Pro Bowl appearances and finishing with over 1,000 yards three times. Since then, Jackson has produced mostly disappointing results, spending five seasons […]

The Philadelphia Eagles weren’t exactly able to replicate their success this past season, winning just nine games and losing to the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Eagles are just two years removed from a Super Bowl championship, but there are a lot of question marks up and down the […]

DeSean Jackson is back for his second run with the Philadelphia Eagles, and during his time he has two main goals, win football games and help the young guys. Earlier in his career, Jackson wanted to be a star on the team and cared a lot about his individual stats, and sometimes he made that […]

It wasn’t long ago when the Philadelphia Eagles’ receiving corps was a negative for the team. Back in Carson Wentz’s rookie season (2016), many viewed his pass-catchers as a catalyst to his mid-season regression. In ’16, his leading pass-catchers (WR’s, TE’s) were; Zach Ertz (816 yards, 4 TD’s, 73.6% catch rate), Jordan Mathews (804, 3, […]

A lot has changed since DeSean Jackson last wore an Eagles uniform. He wants to make sure he and his new offense are on the same page. Jackson has been around the team all offseason, working to develop a chemistry with quarterback Carson Wentz. The fact hasn’t been lost on his new coach, either. “That’s […]

DeSean Jackson is back where it all started for him in the NFL – with the Philadelphia Eagles. In his prime, Jackson was one of the best receivers in football and thanks to his blazing speed – an elite deep threat. This all led to him being a fantastic fantasy football option. However, his last […]

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. […]

DeSean Jackson, occasionally criticized for a supposed lack of maturity during his first stint with the Philadelphia Eagles, is already proving that won’t be a problem this time around. During an appearance on SportsRadio 94WIP on Tuesday, Eagles vice president of football operations Howie Roseman noted that the veteran wide receiver’s off-the-field life seems to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a bit of a splash with the acquisition of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson this offseason. It appears no one is more excited by his arrival than quarterback Carson Wentz. The Eagles are looking to kick things up a notch on offense moving forward. According to Eliot Shorr-Parks […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a bit of a splash this NFL offseason with the acquisition of wide receiver DeSean Jackson. He has wasted no time in expressing his expectations moving forward. According to TMZ Sports, Jackson says the Eagles are looking to add another ring to the trophy case: “We chasin’ some jewelry,” the wide […]

Longtime Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is back with the NFC East franchise. Though his first stint in Philadelphia appeared to end abruptly, Jackson recently admitted that he has always had a good relationship with the team’s front office and namely Eagles executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman. “One thing I can […]

DeSean Jackson has many reasons to be excited about returning to the Philadelphia Eagles. One of the most significant among them, though? Playing with franchise quarterback Carson Wentz, as the 11-year veteran told reporters at his introductory press conference on Thursday. “As far as him being a young quarterback, he’s got the world in his […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is back where his career initially started. It seems he has much higher expectations for his team this time around. Much has happened since Jackson was last wearing an Eagles uniform. According to Sheil Kapadia of The Athletic, he admits it was tough watching his former team win a […]

DeSean Jackson is flying with the Philadelphia Eagles once again. And now that he’s back, the veteran wide receiver has no plans to play elsewhere before his career is finished. During his introductory press conference at team headquarters on Thursday, Jackson stressed a desire to finish his NFL playing days where they began in the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been busy. They let Nick Foles walk and he is signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Michael Bennett was traded from Philly to New England. Malik Jackson will not be a big piece on the Eagles’ defensive line. The biggest news of all came earlier on Monday when the Eagles brought DeSean […]

The city of Philadelphia displayed its eponymous nickname of being the City of Brotherly Love by acquiring former Eagles wide receiver and fan favorite, DeSean Jackson, from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It wasn’t only Philly who was up in arms with this deal, as Jackson himself took to Twitter to express his glee upon receiving […]

It’s official: DeSean Jackson is heading back to the Philadelphia Eagles. We heard earlier on Monday that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had agreed to trade the wideout, and now we have the details. The Eagles are sending a 2019 sixth-round draft pick to Tampa Bay in exchange for Jackson and a 2020 seventh-round pick, according […]

There was plenty of speculation regarding the future of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson. It seems he will end up in a familiar place with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson made it clear that he was unhappy with his role in Tampa Bay and wanted out. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, he will […]