DeSean Jackson will go down as one of the best-remembered wide receivers in NFL history, a dynamic player who had his best years when he was still with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The 36-year-old suited up for the Eagles from 2008 to 2013 and returned in the 2019-20 NFL season.
The three-time Pro Bowler will officially retire as a Philadelphia Eagle on December 1. This was after Jackson signed a one-day contract with Philly so he could officially retire with the same team where his NFL career started, PhiladelphiaEagles.com reported.
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"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," Jeffrey Lurie, Philadelphia Eagles Chairman and CEO, stated.
Jackson rose to fame in the years he spent in Philadelphia.
Here are three memorable DeSean Jackson moments that come to mind.
1. First NFL player to earn Pro Bowl selection at two positions.
One thing that makes DeSean Jackson stand out is that he is a player who can play multiple positions. Not only did he play as a wide receiver, he also spent time as a punt runner.
This happened in 2009, and it is one of the reasons why he is a flexible player who thrives despite playing different positions. He accumulated 1,734 all-purpose yards and scored 12 touchdowns, per Bleacher Report.
2. Jackson dwarfs the Giants on the 2009 Monday Night Football.
One of the best performances that DeSean Jackson had was in 2009 against the New York Giants. It happened in Week 14 of that year, the single-best game of his career.
Jackson caught six passes for 178 yards and a touchdown. He also returned two punts for 83 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown.
Making it sweeter for Jackson and the Eagles is that they won the game, 45-38, helping them take over the NFC East, per ESPN. Further, he also entered the record books after tying the long-TD mark set by Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch in 1951 and equaled by Devin Hester in 2007.
3. Jackson proved in 2010 that he was tough as nails.
It takes a great athlete to take the hard hits, and DeSean Jackson showed that in 2010. The Eagles faced the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6, which saw the former California Golden Bear take a brutal hit from Dunta Robinson.
Jackson was knocked unconscious by that hit and missed two games. Regardless, he was able to return from that and played in every game for the rest of the season. He finished that NFL season with 47 catches, 1,056 yards and nine touchdowns. Jackson was also selected to play in another Pro Bowl that year.
DeSean Jackson played for several other teams after the Eagles, such as the Washington Redskins/ Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, and the Baltimore Ravens.
However, his best years were with the Eagles. Hence, it is only fitting he is given a proper send-off with the same team where he made a name for himself.
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