Report: DeSean Jackson expected to visit Redskins Monday
Earlier Saturday the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the Washington Redskins were considered a wild card to land the services of recently released wide receiver DeSean Jackson. It appears as if the Redskins may have more than an outside shot at the three-time Pro Bowler.
Redskins sources: DeSean Jackson is expected to visit with Washington this Monday
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) March 29, 2014
Source confirms DeSean Jackson will visit with #Redskins this coming week, as @NBCdianna reported.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) March 29, 2014
The Redskins have just under $7 million in salary cap space available, meaning they would likely have to re-work another deal to free up more room, or give Jackson a contract with a heavy signing bonus but light on base salary.
Jackson joining Washington would look to be a fit for both sides. The Redskins would get a terrific deep threat for Robert Griffin III and another weapon in a passing attack that already includes Pierre Garcon and Jordan Reed.
Jackson on the other hand would get to stay in the NFC East, and you have to imagine he would relish the opportunity to face the Eagles twice a year. Jackson's never been one to shy away from the spotlight, so expect quite a show in the event of a potential touchdown in Lincoln Financial Field.