PHOTO: DeSean Jackson's custom 'I can't breathe' cleats

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson has become the latest athlete to take a stand against Eric Garner's death.

Jackson showed off a custom pair of cleats Thursday with the words "I CAN'T BREATHE" on the toes, a nod to Garner's last words. Garner died July 17 following an altercation with police officers in Staten Island, N.Y.

A photo posted by Desean Jackson (@0ne0fone) on

The Redskins' star is considered a game-time decision heading into Sunday's contest against the New York Giants, but he'll wear the shoes if he plays.

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