The Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers’ room has had more than its share of troubles this season, with drops mounting each game. The recent offensive offsides penalty of Kadarius Toney was pointed out as another example of the below-average play from the position group, leading to more criticism around the league.
The offensive woes have caught the attention of longtime wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who announced his retirement from the league after 16 seasons. Jackson appeared this week on an episode of the “Up & Adams Show.” to offer his services and potentially come out of retirement to play for the Chiefs while speaking with host Kay Adams.
“You know what’s scary? My family has been telling me that they need you.’ I’m like, if they need me, coach (Andy) Reid. I talk to coach Reid pretty often,” said Jackson, “I think you know it’s a young man’s game. They’re (Chiefs) highly invested in the youth and the young, so I don’t know if I’m available, and I can still play, so I’m here.”
"Do you think you could help this offense?"
"Is your shirt white?" 😅@DeSeanJackson10 didn't mince words about possibly playing for the @Chiefs @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/7gsCVEGRBq
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) December 11, 2023
The veteran receiver played last season with the Baltimore Ravens, so he’s not far removed from the gridiron, leading to the eventual question about joining Kansas City. “Would you go?” Adams asked Jackson. “Do you think you could help this offense? Do you think you could go? Do you want to go?” The former Second Team All-Pro responded with a smile, staring at Adams’ white shirt. “Is your shirt white? Is the sweater that you have on, is it white? I think you answered that question.”
At the end of November, Jackson signed a one-day contract with the Philadelphia Eagles to retire as a franchise member at 37 years old. He was drafted by the Andy Reid-coached Eagles, earning three Pro Bowl selections in his career.
