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Buccaneers' DeSean Jackson: Signs three-year deal with Tampa Bay

Jackson is joining Tampa Bay on a three-year, $35 million contract that includes $20 million guaranteed, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis:

Jackson's speed and elusiveness make him an ideal complement to the hulking Mike Evans in a young and talented Buccaneers offense. After bouncing back to (barely) produce his fifth career 1,000-yard campaign in his third and final season in Washington, the 30-year-old Jackson made out quite well in negotiations for an aging wideout with durability concerns. He'll be the unquestioned No. 2 target in a Tampa Bay offense that previously lacked complementary weapons behind Evans. Jameis Winston has the arm strength to find Jackson deep down the field, but Evans presumably will continue to hog the QB's attention near the end zone.

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