Los Angeles Rams' top rookies learning new jobs quickly
The Los Angeles Rams have a modest rookie class for yet another seasonMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DESEAN JACKSON
Stafford's thumb fine, outlook bright in 1st Rams offseason
Matthew Stafford says his offseason thumb surgery isn’t an impediment to anything he wants to do during his first offseason workouts with the Los Angeles RamsMAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Speedster added in draft Jackson could have competition for snaps following the selection of wide receiver Tutu Atwell in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact After playing just eight games the past two years, Jackson signed an incentive-heavy contract with the Rams, which aligns with his inability to stay healthy. He has the potential to fill a deep-threat role for the Los Angeles passing attack, and even factor in on special teams. However, the Rams added Atwell as both a complement and insurance policy because of his speed and ability to stretch the field. Jackson's probably going to slide into a situational role with Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods atop the wide receiver depth chart, and Van Jefferson is likely to take a step forward in his second season.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rams add a little speed with diminutive Louisville WR Atwell
The Los Angeles Rams selected Louisville receiver Tutu Atwell with their first pick in the draftMAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rams must go deep in draft with no 1st-round pick yet again
The Los Angeles Rams are in the fifth of seven consecutive seasons without a first-round draft pickAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rams have created kicking competitions; might DeSean Jackson return punts? The Rams enter the NFL draft having some kicking competitions, a long snapper competition and punt return questions.
APRIL 23, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
DeSean Jackson looks to continue community impact in his hometown Back in Los Angeles after signing with the Rams, wide receiver DeSean Jackson is eager to assist his hometown.
MARCH 31, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
DeSean Jackson on Matthew Stafford: 'He's a beast' Los Angeles Rams wide receiver DeSean Jackson on his new quarterback Matthew Stafford: 'He's a beast'.
MARCH 29, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
DeSean Jackson's arrival helps address offseason priority Looking to create more explosive plays on offense, the Los Angeles Rams via free agency added one of the best to ever do it in wide receiver...
MARCH 29, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
Five things to know about DeSean Jackson Here are five things you should know about new Rams wide receiver DeSean Jackson.
MARCH 27, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
DeSean Jackson found 'perfect time' for LA return with Rams
DeSean Jackson is overjoyed to be back home with the Los Angeles Rams for a chance to add a Super Bowl ring to his many accomplishmentsMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eagles release DeSean Jackson The Eagles release wide receiver DeSean Jackson
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • MCALL.COM
Eagles Part Ways With DeSean Jackson, Again Jackson has recorded the most 60-plus-yard touchdowns (24) in league history and ranks sixth all-time in yards per reception (17.4).
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • SI.COM
KC Chiefs should likely dismiss any notions of adding Desean Jackson Whether you're for it or against it, it's going to be hard to keep from reading about the potential of DeSean Jackson reuniting with his for...
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
Release made official The Eagles released Jackson (ankle) on Friday.
Impact Jackson, who only played eight games over two seasons with the Eagles while battling multiple injuries, never appeared to have a real chance at sticking around for 2021. Cutting the 34-year-old will save Philadelphia roughly $4.8 million against the cap, per Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia, and the move will allow Jackson to immediately search for another organization where he can continue his career. Jackson still flashed big-play ability when healthy last season -- he had an 81-yard touchdown against the Cowboys back in Week 16 -- but at this stage in his career, he'll likely have a difficult time finding a starting role in free agency.
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles releasing DeSean Jackson: Source The Eagles are releasing wide receiver DeSean Jackson, a source confirmed to The Athletic, ending his second tenure in Philadelphia after tw...
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Release forthcoming? The Eagles are expected to release Jackson (ankle), John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Impact Philadelphia can save roughly $4.8 million against the salary cap by cutting Jackson, per Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia. Such a move would make real sense for a team currently more than $40 million over the cap for next season and staring down a quarterback transition, with Carson Wentz recently having been traded to Indianapolis. Compounding matters is the fact that Jackson, who turned 34 in December, has only managed to suit up for eight games over the last two seasons due to a combination of injuries. Per Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com, Jackson has already posted a farewell message to the Eagles via his personal Instagram account.
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington beats the Eagles 20-14, captures NFC East title
Just call the Washington Football Team division champsJANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith, McLaurin are active for Washington, as expected
Quarterback Alex Smith and wide receiver Terry McLaurin are active for Washington against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday nightJANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not playing in finale Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Washington.
Impact In his return from injured reserve in last week's loss to Dallas, Jackson turned his only target into an 81-yard touchdown. Though he wasn't known to have suffered a setback with his ankle in that contest, he was unable to practice for three straight days before being ruled out Week 17. With little on the line for Philadelphia in the season finale, Jackson may just getting some extra maintenance coming off an injury-plagued campaign. He made just five appearances in 2020, finishing with 14 receptions for 236 yards and one touchdown.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fails to practice Thursday Jackson (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.
Impact Jackson was sidelined for a second straight practice, but it's unclear if his back-to-back absences are indicative of a setback with his ankle, or if the Eagles are merely just giving some extra maintenance to a veteran player who returned from a six-game absence over the weekend. The speedy wideout played only 20 offensive snaps in the Eagles' loss to the Cowboys, but he provided his team's biggest play of the day, reeling in a pass from Jalen Hurts for an 81-yard touchdown. If Jackson gains clearance for Sunday's season finale versus Washington, expect him to be on another "pitch count" with regard to his workload.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses Wednesday's practice Jackson (ankle) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.
Impact Prior to Sunday's return to action, when he hauled in his sole target for an 81-yard touchdown at Dallas, Jackson missed the previous six games due to a non-displaced fracture in his right ankle. As a result, the ankle issue next to his name on Wednesday's injury report likely is one and the same. The Eagles may just be giving Jackson the day off, but his status as the week goes on bears watching to get a sense of the breakdown of the receiving corps Week 17 against Washington.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles rewind: DeSean Jackson’s disappearance, stock watch, injury updates and more after loss to Cowboys The Philadelphia Eagles hit a big play to DeSean Jackson early. Then, he faded from the offense in a 37-17 loss at the Dallas Cowboys.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM
Burns Dallas deep in return Jackson caught his only target for an 81-yard touchdown in Sunday's 37-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Impact The veteran speedster has made a habit of punishing Dallas on deep routes throughout his career, and after missing seven straight games, Jackson seemed poised to make up for lost time when he hauled in a 50-yard heave from Jalen Hurts late in the first quarter and then strutted the rest of the way into the end zone. That proved to be the only target he saw, however, as the Cowboys' secondary found a way to shut him down. The TD was Jackson's first of the season, and he'll look for another in Week 17 as Philly tries to play spoiler against a Washington team that needs to win to lock up the NFC East title.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
DeSean Jackson's rendition of One Shining Moment rings hollow for Eagles For one fleeting moment Sunday, Jalen Hurts got to hook up with DeSean Jackson on a long touchdown pass, just as they had done so many times...
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • DELCOTIMES.COM
