The Baltimore Ravens have brought in many veteran wide receivers over the years in an attempt to shore up a unit that has been a problem for them during their franchise history. Some have worked out such as Derrick Mason, Anquan Boldin and Steve Smith Sr., while others have flopped.
One player that the Ravens brought in during the later part of the 2022 season was veteran wideout DeSean Jackson. While his time in Baltimore didn’t pan out as expected, he had a very successful NFL career, one which he officially walked away from earlier this week for good after announcing his retirement as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Pro Bowl WR @DeSeanJackson10 announces his retirement as an Eagle after a 15-year career. pic.twitter.com/WJd3gaZT7q
— NFL (@NFL) November 29, 2023
A 2008 second round draft pick out of Cal (49th overall), Jackson spent eight of his 15 seasons in Philadelphia, where he garnered three Pro Bowl nods (2009, 2010, 2013) as a receiver and special teams standout.
In 95 career games with the Eagles, Jackson ranks third all-time in receiving yards (6,512), sixth in receptions (379), and ninth in receiving touchdowns (35).
As a punt returner, he finished second in punt returns (132), third in punt return yards (1,296), and is the team’s all-time leader in punt return touchdowns (tied Darren Sproles with four).