Philadelphia Eagles
DeSean Jackson - #10 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 175 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/01/1986 |
| Birthplace | Long Beach, CA |
| College | California |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 18th pick by Eagles |
Eagles acquire S Sims in trade with Browns
The Eagles acquired first-year FS David Sims from the Browns in a trade Friday.
Eagles cuts include CB Hanson, DT Dixon
The Eagles released veteran CB Joselio Hanson, DT Antonio Dixon and P Mat McBriar on Friday.
Eagles cut QB Kafka
After not finding a trading partner, the Eagles have cut third-year QB Mike Kafka.
Eagles sign DT Cohen, cut LB Simmons
The Eagles signed DT Landon Cohen on Thursday and cut LB Monte Simmons.
Westbrook retires as an Eagle
Two-time Pro Bowl RB Brian Westbrook announced his retirement on Wednesday with the Eagles.
Eagles place OT Peters on injury list
In getting their roster down to 75 players, the Eagles placed OLT Jason Peters on the reserve/non-football injury list.
Eagles trim roster to 80 players
The Eagles cut their roster down to 80 on Saturday by waiving 10 players.
Mornhinweg likes Eagles rookie Foles more and more
Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg likes what he sees in rookie QB Nick Foles and can dispel a few myths about him.
Hall of Fame Eagles RB Van Buren dies
Former Eagles Hall of Fame RB Steve Van Buren died at the age of 91, the team announced Thursday evening.
Eagles QB Foles to start Friday
Eagles head coach Andy Reid confirmed Wednesday that rookie QB Nick Foles will start Friday’s preseason game.
X-rays on Eagles' Vick negative
X-rays on Eagles QB Michael Vick's ribs were negative, the club said Monday night.
Rodgers-Cromartie fined $21K for hit on Leftwich
Eagles CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has been fined $21,000 for his unnecessary-roughness penalty committed last Thursday against the Steelers.
Jimmy Carr, former Eagle, dies at 79
Jimmy Carr, who won an NFL championship in 1960 with the Eagles, has died in Indiana. He was 79.
Eagles CB Asomugha being evaluated for concussion
Eagles CB Nnamdi Asomugha was involved in a collision during practice Monday and is being evaluated for a concussion.
Thomas to retire as an Eagle
The Eagles announced Monday that OT Tra Thomas will officially retire Thursday.
PLAYER NEWS
The Philadelphia Eagles will place wide receiver DeSean Jackson on injured reserve after he sustained multiple rib fractures in Monday night's loss to Carolina.|||||||
Jackson leads the team with 45 catches and 700 yards receiving, but has only two touchdowns. Coach Andy Reid says the injury could take six weeks to heal.
Jackson left the Eagles' game against Carolina on Monday with an injury.|||||||
Jackson did not return after suffering a sternum injury in the first quarter. X-rays were negative.
Jackson caught three passes for 100 yards, including a 77-yard TD in Monday's 28-13 loss to New Orleans.|||||||
Jackson is on pace to set a career high with 74 receptions and 1,248 yards.
Jackson had seven receptions for 114 yards in Sunday's 24-23 win over Baltimore.|||||||
Jackson is averaging 17.4 yards per catch.
Jackson and Jeremy Maclin are in the starting lineup for the Eagles against the Baltimore Ravens.|||||||
Jackson and Maclin were both listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. Jackson has a hamstring injury.