Where DeSean Jackson stands in Eagles’ record books after hinting at retirement
DeSean Jackson has talked about retiring as a member of the Eagles, and although he hasn’t made any formal announcements, it appears the speedy wide receiver is set to call it a career.
In a recent Instagram post, the former Cal Bears star and Philadelphia’s 2008 second-round pick hinted at “doing things his way” during his fifteen-year career.
If Jackson truly is retiring, he’ll leave the NFL as one of the most explosive players in league and Eagles’ franchise history.
With the prior rumors to seem real, here’s a look at D-Jax’s career marks in Philadelphia and where he ranks all-time in franchise history.
Jackson's history in Philadelphia
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.
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, 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.
