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DeSean Jackson

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  • Eagles give DeSean Jackson a new deal

    Eagles had designated wide receiver DeSean Jackson as their franchise player as a way to make sure he remained with the team through at least the 2012 season. But they did one better - actually five better - today by giving him a five-year, $51 million contract.   Read more »

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About DeSean Jackson

DeSean Jackson (born December 1st 1986 in Long Beach, California) is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. Drafted 49th overall in the 2nd round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Collegiately, he was a receiver and punt return specialist for the California Golden Bears. He currently owns Pac-10 records for punts returned for a touchdown both in a season (four), and in a career (six). Jackson ranks third all-time at California for receiving yards with 2,423 and receiving touchdowns with 22. He is sixth in receptions (162). Jackson finished with 52 career plays of 20 yards or more, making up 23 percent of his 226 touches.

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