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3 Realistic expectations for Eagles WR DeSean Jackson in 2020

By Geoffrey Knox

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 08: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles smiles prior to the game against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field on September 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 08: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles smiles prior to the game against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field on September 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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DeSean Jackson (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
DeSean Jackson (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Expect a bounceback year from DeSean Jackson with the Eagles in 2020.

In two stints as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, their former second-round selection, the 49th-overall selection in 2008’s NFL Draft, DeSean Jackson, has all but assured himself that he’ll live in the hearts of “Birds” fans forever.

In 96 total games as an Eagle with 95 starts including the playoffs, Jackson’s contributed 384 receptions, 6,597 receiving yards, 375 rushing yards on 58 career attempts, 1,468 yards on 142 punt returns and 43 total touchdowns to Philadelphia’s cause.

Unfortunately, no one gets stronger and faster as they get older, and the man who wears number 10 for the Eagles is evidence of that. Jackson, who turns 34 years old on December 1st, might be entering his final run as a member of the team that brought him into the NFL in the first place.

He hasn’t played a full 16-game schedule in his last six seasons, and the three games he appeared in during 2020’s campaign represents the most time he’s ever missed in his 12 seasons as a professional.

He’s on pace to be ready for the start of the regular season, but what can “Birds” fans expect in 2020? Here are three realistic expectations.

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