DeSean Jackson, the dynamic wide receiver who left an indelible mark on the football field during two tenures in Philadelphia, will officially retire as an Eagle on Friday. Following his retirement announcement, he will be honoured as an honorary captain before the Eagles’ game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
Selected in the second round of the 2008 draft, Jackson dedicated eight of his impressive 15 seasons to Philadelphia, earning Pro Bowl recognition in 2009, 2010, and 2013. The Eagles highlighted that, across 95 career games with the team, Jackson holds impressive rankings: third all-time in receiving yards (6,512), sixth in receptions (379), and ninth in receiving touchdowns (35).
In his role as a punt returner, he secured the second position in punt returns (132), ranked third in punt return yards (1,296), and stands as the team’s all-time leader in punt return touchdowns, sharing the record with Darren Sproles at four. Jeffrey Lurie, the Chairman and CEO of the Philadelphia Eagles, expressed that DeSean Jackson had been a dynamic playmaker who had captivated Eagles fans with his game-breaking speed, unique skill set, and explosive play.
DeSean Jackson Records
Jackson’s notable achievements in the NFL include:
- Pioneering as the first player in NFL history to earn Pro Bowl honours at two positions—kick returner and wide receiver.
- Matching the NFL record by scoring eight touchdowns of 50-plus yards in a single season.
- Holding the highest yards per score average in NFL history among players with at least 10 touchdowns in a season, recording 52.8 yards during the 2009 season.
- He became the second player in NFL history to achieve touchdowns via receiving, rushing, and punt return in each of his first three seasons.
- He joined the ranks as the fifth player in NFL history to surpass 900 or more receiving yards in each of his first four seasons.
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