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Tagged: DeSean Jackson (66 Results)

Jul
3

Eagles QB Hurts working out with WR Jackson

Philadelphia rookie quarterback JALEN HURTS spent time practicing recently with veteran wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON. While Hurts is fully expected to be a backup quarterback, it will not hurt getting inMore some practice time with the team’s top deep threat. Hurts was a surprising second-round selection by the Eagles in April’s NFL Draft. Less

Source: Team Blog

Factoid: Deep threats

I’m not a big fan of receivers who are heavily dependent on catching long passes. Those kind of plays are hard to execute, so it’s difficult to going into any game with much confidence they’ll actually occur. I tend to be more partial to receivers who maybe don’t score as many long touchdowns but can be counted on to catch more passes.  more »

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Mar
9

Eagles WR Jackson declares himself healthy

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON pronounced himself 100 percent recovered following November core muscle surgery, claiming that he will be back “stronger than ever”. Jackson caught two 50-yard touchdowns inMore the Eagles’ 2019 season opener but was hurt the following week. Jackson tried to work his way back, eventually playing in Week #9 – when he worsened the injury and underwent season-ending surgery two days later. Less

Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Nov
7

Eagles to add WR Matthews

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to bring back wide receiver JORDAN MATTHEWS to add a veteran presence to their depleted receiving corps. The Eagles are shorthanded with fellow veteran DESEAN JACKSONMore having been placed on injured reserve. This will be Matthews’ third stint with the Eagles, who originally drafted him in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. Less

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

Nov
6

Jackson has surgery, placed on injured reserve

Philadelphia wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON underwent successful surgery on Tuesday on his abdomen, and the Eagles placed him on injured reserve as expected. Former Eagles wide receiver JORDAN MATTHEWS was inMore for a physical on Tuesday and could potentially take Jackson’s spot on the roster. We wish Mr. Jackson well in his recovery. Less

Source: Team Blog

Nov
5

DeSean Jackson headed for surgery, season likely over

Philadelphia wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON will have surgery this morning to correct a core muscle injury that has been the bane of his existence this season. Jackson initially suffered the injuryMore in the second game of the season and proceeded to miss the next six games as he recovered. Jackson returned for Sunday’s game against Chicago but lasted only four snaps before feeling discomfort and being held out for “precautionary” reasons. There is no timetable for his return, but it is likely that his season is over. Less

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

Nov
2

Eagles optimistic on WR Jackson

Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson said on Friday that he is optimistic that wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON will be available for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. Jackson has missed the past six weeks recovering from an abdominal tear suffered in the second week of the season.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

Oct
29

Eagles get good news on injured players

Philadelphia running back MILES SANDERS was injured in Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, but head coach Doug Pederson said on Monday that X-rays on the rookie were negative and heMore is “going to be OK”. Fantasy owners will want to monitor his progress this week to see if “OK” means he will play this weekend against Chicago. Wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON is also expected back at practice this week, as is veteran running back DARREN SPROLES. Less

Source: Team Blog

Oct
11

Eagles WR Jackson remains out with abdominal injury

Philadelphia wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings as he continues to deal with an abdomen injury suffered way back in Week #2. While fantasy owners wait patiently, the Eagles are hopeful that Jackson can return for Week #7 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Source: Team Blog

Oct
3

Eagles WR Jackson still not practicing

Philadelphia wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON continues to miss practice time as he works to recover from an abdominal injury that has kept him out of action for the past two weeks.More There was some thought that Jackson would return by now, but that does not appear to be the case. Head coach Dough Pederson said that Jackson is still rehabbing. Less

Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Sep
26

Eagles WR Jeffery good to go for Thursday Night Football

Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson said on Wednesday that he expects wide receiver ALSHON JEFFERY to play in tonight’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Jeffery has been dealing with aMore calf injury, but he appears to be good to go for Thursday Night Football. The Eagles had previously confirmed that fellow wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON will not be available against the Packers. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
25

Eagles WR Jeffery practices in full, WR Jackson does not

Philadelphia wide receiver ALSHON JEFFERY participated fully in Tuesday’s practice session, increasing the likelihood that he will be available for Thursday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Jeffery has beenMore dealing with a calf strain, but he appears to be making progress. Fellow wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON is reportedly further away from a return to action as he continues to deal with a core injury. Jackson is expected to miss Thursday night’s game. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
21

Eagles WR Jackson out vs. Lions

Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson said on Friday that wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON will be out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions due to an abdomen injury. Pederson is hopefulMore that wide receiver ALSHON JEFFERY and tight end DALLAS GOEDERT will be able to play, but both are likely to be game-time decisions. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
19

Eagles cancel padded practice due to injuries

The Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with so many injuries that head coach Doug Pederson canceled practice on Wednesday, conducting a walkthrough session instead. Among the wounded Eagles are starting wideouts ALSHONMore JEFFERY (calf) and DESEAN JACKSON (groin), running back COREY CLEMENT (shoulder), tight end DALLAS GOEDERT (calf) and defensive tackle TIMMY JERNIGAN (broken foot). Jackson is expected to miss at least Week #3, and Jeffery’s availability for Sunday’s game against Detroit appears iffy at best. Less

Source: NFL.com

Sep
18

DeSean Jackson to miss time with injury

Philadelphia wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON will reportedly miss two weeks as he deals with an abdominal strain suffered in Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Eagles play two games inMore the next 11 days, so they will likely do so without Jackson. Fellow wide receiver ALSHON JEFFERY is dealing with a calf strain that could cause him to miss time along with Jackson. Stay tuned. Less

Source: Team Blog, Various

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