‘Rodgers Would Make Him a Legend’: NFL World Shocked as Ex-WR Suddenly Reveals He’s Not Retired and Wants to Play for Green Bay

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ByShivam Pratap Singh

Oct 15, 2022 | 9:00 AM EDT

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For all those who thought they will never see DeSean Jackson back in the NFL, well he has dropped a bombshell. The veteran wide receiver has indicated that he has not retired after all and is asking for a return.

Jackson last played for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 season.

Fan reaction to the potential return of DeSean Jackson

DeSean Jackson talked about his potential return to the NFL during his appearance on the ‘I AM ATHLETE’ podcast live tour. “Hell no, I ain’t retired. I’m a free agent,” Jackson said. When pressed about the teams he would pick if he does return to the field, Jackson went on to name Aaron Rodgers‘ Green Bay Packers and the team that brought him to the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles.

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NFL fans had a mixed bag of reactions to the news of Jackson returning to the league. The loudest among them were the fans of the teams Jackson said he wanted to play for.

A fan thinks that Aaron Rodgers would make Jackson a legend at the Packers.

Rodgers would make him a legend, he should go to Green Bay pic.twitter.com/xx7rvC7tcN
— Randy Gutierrez (@Seahawkfan118) October 15, 2022

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A Packers fan was ready to take him even while admitting that he wasn’t as good as he was in the past.

Honestly wouldn't mind adding him on. His best years are obviously behind him but he's still a veteran who could be a reliable target for a team.
— Jack Cerveny (@JackCerveny) October 14, 2022

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A fan brought up DeSean Jackson’s injury record.

Packers already have a guy on the roster that will play 1 week then get hurt for 14 more
His name is Sammy Watkins
We don’t need another one 🤷‍♂️
— #ParagraphPat (@_DrunkJamesBond) October 14, 2022

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A fan reminded Jackson about last year.

He could’ve had a ring last year with rams but wanted out bc he wasn’t getting the ball. With the eagles he’s the 4th option…at best. Not tryna have him demand the ball, they’ve a nice unselfish culture right now. GB def should give him a call
— Sophisticated Ignorance (@PHI215329) October 14, 2022

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Honestly I’d love to see him go to a winning team. I love this guy.
— 1-4 🏴‍☠️ (@TheVegassRaider) October 14, 2022

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Jackson’s NFL career so far

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The Philadelphia Eagles picked up DeSean Jackson in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. He was, at that time, considered as one of the top 10 wide receivers available in draft class despite his smaller frame. What he lacked in build, he compensated in agility and quickness.

He had a great rookie season in Philadelphia, with 62 receptions and two receiving touchdowns in total. Jackson also bagged 50 punt returns for 440 yards, which was an Eagles rookie record. He played for the franchise till the end of the 2013 season, with him being the team’s best receiver during that time.

Jackson then went on to play for the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. the WR then returned to the Eagles ahead of the 2019 season. He had a decent time but was sidelined most of the time due to injuries. The three-time Pro Bowler was subsequently released in 2021. He then went on to sign for the Los Angeles Rams, then the Raiders, which is the team he last played for.

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Which team would DeSean Jackson fit in?

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