DeSean Jackson Retiring as an Eagle
DeSean Jackson is retiring an Eagle after a 15-year NFL career. He’ll be the honorary captain of Sunday’s game:
“I’ll forever be an Eagle.”@DeSeanJackson10, congratulations on your retirement and an amazing 15-year career.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/3iXYSiYLmd
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 29, 2023
The Eagles sent out a press release.
It says, in part:
“DeSean Jackson was a dynamic playmaker who captivated Eagles fans with his game-breaking speed, unique skill set, and explosive play,” said Jeffrey Lurie, Philadelphia Eagles Chairman and CEO. “What made DeSean truly stand out during his accomplished 15-year career was his ability to make miraculous plays look routine. We all remember him scooping up the football in New York on that fateful evening in December 2010 and veering his way into the end zone for what is now famously referred to as the ‘Miracle at the New Meadowlands.’ We are thrilled to welcome DeSean back and look forward to celebrating his official retirement as an Eagle on Sunday when he serves as our Honorary Captain of the Game.”
Originally a second-round draft pick (49th overall) of the Eagles in the 2008 NFL Draft, Jackson spent eight of his 15 seasons in Philadelphia, where he garnered three Pro Bowl nods (2009, 2010, 2013) as a dual-threat on offense and special teams. In 95 career games with the Eagles, he ranks third all-time in receiving yards (6,512), sixth in receptions (379), and ninth in receiving touchdowns (35). As a punt returner, he finished second in punt returns (132), third in punt return yards (1,296), and is the team’s all-time leader in punt return touchdowns (tied Darren Sproles with four).
The DeSean Jackson era provided some of the best memories in franchise history:
The Miracle at the New Meadowlands. 🙏
65 days until #NFL100. (via @NFLThrowback) @DeSeanJackson11 pic.twitter.com/JbDDO6p6pr
— NFL (@NFL) July 2, 2019
.@MichaelVick and @DeSeanJackson11 together was way too much fun to watch. pic.twitter.com/eALSbDAfE9
— NFL Legacy (@NFLLegacy) March 12, 2019
…and some of the funniest:
On this day 15 years ago, DeSean Jackson drops the ball before running into the end zone and he would not score for the rest of the game…
Imagine having Jackson anytime TD 😭 pic.twitter.com/h0AAAyq0bJ
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) September 15, 2023
But at least he’s still inspiring kids today.
I think the craziest part of all of this is his longevity for a guy who relied on speed. I forgot that Jalen Hurts was the last Eagles QB to throw a touchdown to DJac:
JALEN HURTS TO DESEAN JACKSON. 81-YARD TOUCHDOWN. #FlyEaglesFly
📺: #PHIvsDAL on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/BVP8uIyKIx pic.twitter.com/DEO7pApBRK— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2020
He’s had Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb, Mike Vick, Nick Foles, and Carson Wentz all throw touchdowns to him. We’ll always have in the back of our minds of ‘what could’ve been’ if Chip Kelly didn’t trade him.
P.S. It wouldn’t be a proper retirement without DJac having a blow out at some club in Philly until 3:30am:
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