NFL: DeSean Jackson heading to LA Rams on one-year deal
Jackson has had 13 seasons in the NFL, with five 1,000 yard campaigns; The 34-year-old played for the Eagles last season, catching one touchdown; Signed for the Rams after LA coach Sean McVay reached out to the veteran
Monday 22 March 2021 11:12, UK
The Los Angeles Rams have agreed terms on a one-year deal with veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson.
The 34-year-old wideout has five 1,000-yard campaigns in 13 seasons in the NFL, most recently in 2016.
He started five games with the Philadelphia Eagles last season, catching 14 passes for 236 yards and one touchdown.
Rams coach Sean McVay reached out to Jackson to bring him to Los Angeles, NFL Network reported.
Jackson, who will team up with new Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, played under then-offensive coordinator McVay from 2014-16 with the Washington Football Team.
In 160 career games (154 starts), Jackson has 612 catches for 10,656 yards and 56 touchdowns.
Jackson has also played in seven postseason games, but none since 2015.
He has 21 catches for 338 yards and two touchdowns in those contests.
