DeSean Jackson is about to turn 36, but he still has the shoulder pads and the IcyHot ready to go.
The veteran receiver Jackson appeared this week on a live taping for the “I AM ATHLETE” podcast and said that he is still not retired from the NFL.
“Hell nah, I ain’t retired!” said Jackson, per Josh Tolentino of The Philly Inquirer. “I’m a free agent, and ready to go.”
Jackson then named two specific NFL teams that he would like to play for — the Philadelphia Eagles (his first choice) and the Green Bay Packers (his second choice).
The 14-year veteran Jackson split time last year between the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders. Some of Jackson’s trademark big-play ability was still on display, as he finished 2021 with a total of 20 receptions for 454 yards and two touchdowns (good for a career-high 22.7 yards per catch).
Jackson has plenty of history with the Eagles. He began his career with them in 2008 and made three Pro Bowls plus an All-Pro team in Philadelphia before leaving in 2013 and then returning for a second stint in 2019.
As for the Packers, who could use more playmakers on offense for Aaron Rodgers to throw to, Jackson has already shown interest in them before.
