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Philadelphia Eagles: Top 3 moves of the 2019 offseason

By Sayre Bedinger

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Wide receiver DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Oakland Raiders on November 3, 2013 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Eagles won 49-20. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Wide receiver DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Oakland Raiders on November 3, 2013 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Eagles won 49-20. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 21: DeSean Jackson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a catch during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns on October 21, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 21: DeSean Jackson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a catch during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns on October 21, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

2. Trading for WR DeSean Jackson

It’s hard not to put this at number one, especially given the sentimental value here for the Eagles.

Jackson played his first six NFL seasons with the Eagles but hasn’t donned the green since the 2013 season.

He’s played for Washington and Tampa Bay over the last five years, and he’s continued to play at a very high level.

His last 1,000 yard season came three years ago as a member of the Redskins, but Jackson averaged almost 19 yards per reception this past season at the age of 32 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He is still a very explosive playmaker in the passing game and can help the Eagles stretch the field on a consistent basis. The addition of Jackson along with JJ Arcega-Whiteside to Philadelphia’s offensive weaponry which already features Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor will make defensive coordinators lose sleep at night.

Even if Jackson just has one really great year left in him, it’s clear his speed hasn’t gone anywhere. If he stays healthy, he’s going to be a game-changer for this team.

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