Redskins' DeSean Jackson: Eagles 'tried to blow me up' after 2014 release

DeSean Jackson still isn't pleased with the way his six-year Philadelphia Eagles career ended.

Referencing the unfavorable reports that surfaced at the time of his release in March 2014, the star wide receiver suggested the Eagles started a "smear campaign" against him in Tuesday's debut episode of his new BET reality show.

"When I was released by the Eagles, I feel they tried to paint a picture that definitely wasn't true," said Jackson, who's entering his second season with the Washington Redskins, according to John Keim of ESPN. "It was a slap in the face, coming off one of my best seasons in the NFL."

Having recorded 82 receptions for 1,332 yards and nine touchdowns in 2013, Jackson was coming off the most productive season of his career at the time of his release.

"The Eagles tried to blow me up," Jackson said. "That's cold how they did it."

Jackson was apparently a problem within the team's locker room; there were also rumors of a connection to gang activities.

Jackson's denial of the connections were backed by the Los Angeles Police Department, however, and the receiver landed with the division rival Redskins relatively soon after becoming a free agent.

The 28-year-old went on put together another strong season in his first opportunity in Washington, including an impressive 243 receiving yards and one touchdown across two games against his former team.

"I had an awesome year and I'm going to have another awesome year," Jackson told his mother and sister in Tuesday's episode. "End of the day, I play football at a high level so I don't care too less anything about nothing. Go look up the No. 1 receiver in the NFL.

"I'm the No. 1 receiver. So I'm not getting caught up. I know what I can do."