DeSean Jackson has a new home with the Los Angeles Rams after signing a one-year deal, but he’s back in a familiar spot. Growing up in Los Angeles and attending Long Beach Poly, Jackson has returned home to Southern California as a 34-year-old veteran seeking to win his first Super Bowl ring.
After inking his deal on Thursday, Jackson met with members of the media Friday and discussed his homecoming. He shared an interesting analogy, comparing it to LeBron James returning home to Cleveland and winning a ring with the Cavaliers.
For Jackson, he would love to win a ring with his hometown Rams, who he’s been wanting to play for since 2019.
"I look at it almost like when LeBron went back to Cleveland and won a championship." –DeSean Jackson, who used to play as a kid in Inglewood at Darby Park, which is right where SoFi is now
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Jackson said this is the perfect time for him to return to Los Angeles, being an experienced and mature veteran. He said in his younger years, he would’ve had to worry about off-field distractions in L.A.
But now, that’s not an issue. He’s focused on winning a ring and helping the Rams any way he can.
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Jackson won’t have WR1 expectations with the Rams. They already have Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp at wideout, as well as Van Jefferson. So Jackson’s role won’t be as large as it may have been in the past.
His speed is still very much a factor, as is his feel for catching deep passes. Those are two traits the Rams will take full advantage of next season.