Earlier in the offseason, young receiver DeSean Jackson was expected to request the Eagles for a new contract that would increase his salary. Though the team has spent some money signing new players like Marlin Jackson and inking trade acquisitions like Darryl Tapp to long-term deals, a new contract for Jackson has yet to come. In fact, the 2-year veteran of the league is not expected to receive one for quite a while. The Philadelphia Daily News network has reported that the new rules put into place as a result of the unresolved Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations will make it difficult for teams–including the Eagles–to lock up players with extensions of their previous payment structures.
With the way that he has produced on the field, Jackson seems pretty worthy of a new contract, especially since his rookie deal was only worth an estimated $3.47 million over four seasons. This past year, he eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark while also shining on special teams and ear...
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