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Glenn Erby

Former Eagles’ WR DeSean Jackson to retire from the NFL after 15 seasons

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The DeSean Jackson era is over, as the mercurial wide receiver has announced that he’ll formally retire as a member of the Eagles on Friday.

The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver – all with Philadelphia – will be recognized as the Honorary Captain of the Game in front of a sold-out crowd at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 3.

A 2008 second round draft pick out of Cal (49th overall), Jackson spent eight of his 15 seasons in Philadelphia, where he garnered three Pro Bowl nods (2009, 2010, 2013) as a receiver and special teams standout.

In 95 career games with the Eagles, Jackson ranks third all-time in receiving yards (6,512), sixth in receptions (379), and ninth in receiving touchdowns (35).

As a punt returner, he finished second in punt returns (132), third in punt return yards (1,296), and is the team’s all-time leader in punt return touchdowns (tied Darren Sproles with four).

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PHILADELPHIA – DECEMBER 20: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles lines up against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 20, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

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Zach Berman

Jun 11, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) tosses the ball during Minicamp at Novacare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Eagles

Aug 22, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) warms up against the Baltimore Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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DeSean Jackson

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33rd Team

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Dec 24, 2011; Dallas, TX, USA; Philadelphia Eagles receiver deSean Jackson (10) runs with the ball against Dallas Cowboys linebacker Demarcus Ware (94) in the second quarter at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

John Clark

PHILADELPHIA – SEPTEMBER 12: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles waits for the kickoff during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 12, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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