DeSean Jackson has officially retired as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.
A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver – all with Philadelphia – Jackson will be honored as the Honorary Captain of the Eagles showdown against the 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 3.
Jackson arrived at the NovaCare Complex on Friday morning in Midnight Green, announcing his retirement where it all started.
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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 1, 2023
Jackson will leave the NFL as one of the most explosive players in the league and Eagles’ franchise history.
The former Cal Golden Bears star will retire firmly established as one of the biggest stars in franchise history.
Games played –95
Jackson’s 95 career games played with Philadelphia rank 27th all-time in franchise history.
Catches –379
Jackson is sixth in Eagles history with 379 catches.
Receiving yards –6512
Jackson is sixth in Eagles history with 379 catches and third with 6,512 receiving yards.
touchdowns — 35
Jackson is sixth in Eagles history with 379 catches, third with 6,512 receiving yards, and ninth in franchise history with 35 touchdowns.
Jackson had two different stints in Philadelphia.
A second-round pick in 2008 out of Cal, Jackson will soon retire as one of the most electrifying players in Eagles history. Jackson had a four-year stretch where he averaged over 1,000 receiving yards per season from 2008 through 2013, making three Pro Bowls and averaging over 17 yards per catch.
