*Updated at 6:45PM EST to reflect updated Jackson contract details.
It is being reported per Mike Garafolo that DeSean Jackson will be headed to the Eagles via trade.
DeSean Jackson to the #Eagles, sources tell me and @RapSheet
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 11, 2019
TRADE: @Eagles acquiring WR @DeSeanJackson11 from the Buccaneers.
(via @RapSheet + @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/O7GMP7zVsc
— NFL (@NFL) March 11, 2019
League source tells me the eagles gave a 2019 6th round pick and a 2020 7th round pick to get Desean Jackson
— Derrick Gunn (@RealDGunnNBCS) March 11, 2019
It was reported earlier today that the Bucs were in fact shopping Jackson, and it looks like they found their suitor.
They will receive at 2019 6th round pick and 2020 7th round pick for Jackson per NBC’s Derrick Gunn.
It was just confirmed that Jackson and the Eagles have come to terms on a contract, he will become an Eagle once more. The deal is worth $27 million over 3 years, per Tim McManus of ESPN. Averaging $9 million per season.
DeSean Jackson’s reworked contract with the Eagles is expected to be three years for $27 million, source said.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) March 11, 2019
Adam Schefter of ESPN at 6:05PM EST reported on Jackson’s contract details.
Eagles send a 6th-rd pick in 2019 to Tampa and get back a 7th in 2020 along with WR DeSean Jackson, per @mortreport. Jackson gets $13 million guaranteed on a restructure.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2019
Meaning almost 50% of Jackson deal in guarantees. Not a bad day for the speedy wideout.
Stay tuned to BucsReport.com for further details.
