DeSean Jackson has only played seven games for the Los Angeles Rams but his tenure with the team could be coming to an end already. According to NFL Network, the Rams and Jackson have mutually agreed to seek a trade partner ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.
This is a major surprise considering the Rams signed him to a $4.5 million contract this offseason, which included $2.75 million guaranteed. Jackson hasn’t been on the field much for Los Angeles, playing just 100 snaps on offense, which works out to 23%.
He’s lower than Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp and Van Jefferson on the depth chart, which has been the reason for his limited role. When he has been targeted, he’s made plays though. He’s caught eight passes for 221 yards and one touchdown, averaging a career-best 27.6 yards per catch.
The #Rams and WR DeSean Jackson have mutually agreed to seek a trade partner, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. The 34-year-old can still run, averaging 27.6 yards per catch this year, including a 75-yard TD.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 29, 2021
If the Rams do indeed trade Jackson, it could lead to a larger role for rookie Tutu Atwell. Atwell has only played 10 total snaps on offense and has not yet caught a pass, being buried on the depth chart from the start.
