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BREAKING NEWS: Philadelphia Eagles to Franchise DeSean Jackson

Found February 12, 2012 on Sports-Kings: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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  According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Eagles will franchise DeSean Jackson in eight days when they are formally able to apply the tag. It is unclear whether the move is designed to give the Eagles time to sign him to a long-term contract or allow the team to use him as part of [...]

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Via Rant Sports  |  February 12, 2012

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Via Rant Sports  |  February 13, 2012
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Report: Eagles Will Franchise DeSean Jackson

Via Buzz On Broad  |  February 12, 2012
No surprise here. According to Jeff McLane of Philly.com, the Eagles will franchise DeSean Jackson, which should not come as a shocker to anyone. McLane notes that the Eagles will either franchise Jackson and keep him, or franchise him and trade him.

Eagles Likely To Place Franchise Tag On WR DeSean Jackson

Via GridironFans.com  |  February 12, 2012
Jeff McLane of the Phialdelphia Inquirer reports the Eagles are going to franchise DeSean Jackson. They will not let their Pro Bowl receiver - whose contract is set to expire - walk without getting something in return, according to NFL sources. That means the Eagles will do one of three things before March 5: They will franchise Jackson and keep him for the 2012 season, franchise...

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Via Pro Football Talk  |  February 12, 2012
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Via ESPN  |  February 13, 2012
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