The Eagles have reached a deal with Tampa Bay to acquire wide receiver DeSean Jackson five years after they unceremoniously released him, according to multiple reports.
NFL Network first reported the news. The compensation is not yet known. No trade can become official until Wednesday.
This will be an anticipated reunion for Jackson, a star with the Eagles from 2008-2013. The team released him in March 2014 after the best season of his career while Chip Kelly was the coach.
Jackson, 32, is much older than when he left Philadelphia, but he's still one of the NFL's most formidable deep threats. He led the league with 18.9 yards per catch last season and has averaged 17.4 yards per catch during his career. He's topped 1,000 receiving yards five times in his career, including three times with the Eagles. Jackson played three seasons in Washington and two seasons in Tampa Bay after the Eagles. He had 41 catches for 774 yards and four touchdowns last season.
There's one year left on Jackson's contract at $10 million. The Eagles will likely work out a contract extension after the trade.
