DeSean Jackson wants to play against Eagles this Sunday
Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson played six memorable seasons in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform. After the 2013 season, which was his best statistically speaking, the Eagles released Jackson to pursue other options.
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Jackson was quickly scooped up by the division rival Redskins, and there is no doubt that Jackson has been looking forward to playing against his former teammates since joining the Redskins team.
Unfortunately for DeSean, he suffered a shoulder injury this past weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars and his status for Sunday’s game is currently up in the air.
DeSean spoke with Redskins media today, and Redskins Insider Tarik El-Bashir gave us the rundown on Twitter:
D-Jac: "I'm going to do everything I can to get ready" to play Sunday in Philly. Still will need okay from trainers/doctors.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) September 17, 2014
D-Jac: "I don't plan on missing this game."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) September 17, 2014
D-Jac: "It’s going to be a huge game for myself. It’s something I always looked forward to since everything went down the way it went down."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) September 17, 2014
D-Jac was asked about his release from #Eagles. Says he's going to leave it "in the past." #RedskinsTalk
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) September 17, 2014
D-Jac on #Eagles: "That was their decision. They've moved on. I've moved on. ...It's not about them anymore." #RedskinsTalk
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) September 17, 2014
D-Jac says he still has friends on the #Eagles. But he also added that there will be "no time" for "buddy-buddy" time before the game.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) September 17, 2014
DeSean Jackson says he's like a brother to #Eagles RB LeSean McCoy. They still talk on an everyday basis. #RedskinsTalk
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) September 17, 2014
As the game inches closer every day, Jackson’s status will be re-evaluated. If his demeanor is any sign of status on gameday, expect Jackson to suit up for the Redskins on Sunday.
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