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Former Eagles’ WR DeSean Jackson to retire from the NFL after 15 seasons

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The DeSean Jackson era is over, as the mercurial wide receiver has announced that he’ll formally retire as a member of the Eagles on Friday.

The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver – all with Philadelphia – will be recognized as the Honorary Captain of the Game in front of a sold-out crowd at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 3.

A 2008 second round draft pick out of Cal (49th overall), Jackson spent eight of his 15 seasons in Philadelphia, where he garnered three Pro Bowl nods (2009, 2010, 2013) as a receiver and special teams standout.

In 95 career games with the Eagles, Jackson 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).

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Story originally appeared on Eagles Wire