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Eagles' Graham: DeSean Jackson says he's coming back to Philly

Bill Streicher / USA TODAY Sports

DeSean Jackson may have some unfinished business in Philadelphia.

The former Eagle and current Washington Redskin is slated to become a free agent this offseason, and it appears he already has designs on returning to his former stomping grounds.

"It's an exciting feeling to get an Eagle back," defensive end Brandon Graham said Monday, according to Corey Seidman of CSNPhilly.

"I'm excited because he should have never left. Everybody knows that DeSean, yes, things were happening while he was here, but he's a good guy. I used to be with him all the time. ... I've talked to him. I talked to him when (Eagles coach Doug Pederson) got hired. We have fun during the season. He's like, 'B.G., you know I'll be back, man.'"

Jackson was released by the Eagles after the 2013 season during Chip Kelly's house cleaning. He was vocal about his shock and displeasure with the move and has never shied away from the topic, even after signing with the rival Redskins.

Jackson is 29 yards away from a 1,000-yard season and also has four receiving touchdowns.

The Eagles are beginning anew with No. 2 overall draft pick Carson Wentz at quarterback and he's in need of reliable receivers. Many of the Eagles' current wideouts have struggled with drops this season.

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