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NFL free agency rumors: Cowboys, Patriots interested in DeSean Jackson

By Dave Stevenson

Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) in action during the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Redskins defeat the Bears 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) in action during the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Redskins defeat the Bears 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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DeSean Jackson has the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys interested in signing him. 

Despite a deep class of wide receivers preparing to hit free agency, DeSean Jackson is in an excellent position. He can choose to go for the money, which a lot of teams will be willing to pay him. Jackson’s a premier deep threat and is a threat to score every time he touches the ball.On the other hand, he could take a discount and potentially be the final piece to a team’s Super Bowl puzzle. In an example of the latter,

On the other hand, he could take a discount and potentially be the final piece to a team’s Super Bowl puzzle. In an example of the latter, the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots are expressing interest in Jackson, according to the Washington Post.

"Along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots and the Dallas Cowboys also have inquired about wide receiver DeSean Jackson, according to a person with knowledge of the situation."

All four of the teams interested in him are quite fascinating. Playing with Mike Evans and Jameis Winston has to be very tempting for Jackson. A return to Philadelphia can’t be ruled out, especially with Chip Kelly fired last offseason. But by far, the two most interesting teams are the Cowboys and the Patriots.

Dallas would need to clear some cap space to sign him. However, this will be easy to accomplish, as they can just release Tony Romo. The Cowboys lack an elite deep threat receiver, as Dez Bryant was forced into the role last year. Jackson would ease the burden on him and perhaps allow him to go back to being a possession receiver.

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New England is a very curious fit, as the Patriots generally don’t make huge free agent splashes. However, they have been aggressively looking for a deep threat. Jackson is by far the best available in free agency and New England has over $50 million of cap space. The fit is certainly there, but the Patriots would have to go against what they usually do to sign him.

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