But Jackson was unceremoniously released by former Eagles head coach Chip Kelly in the spring of 2014, coming off Jackson's best season in the NFL when he had 82 receptions for 1,332 yards. He was signed right away by Washington, and spent the next three seasons there. Jackson had some of his best games against the Eagles during that time.

Pete Thamel reports that former Eagles wide receiver Desean Jackson is nearing deal to become Delaware State head coach

On the most recent episode of the 25/10 Show, DeSean Jackson gave the full rundown of him becoming the head coach of Delaware State and what’s in store over the next few months. During the podcast, he spoke about his connection with Michael Vick following them both getting HBCU head coaching opportunities.

Delaware State is about to find out after recently hiring Jackson. Jackson, 38, finished up a 15-year NFL career in 2022, which included two stints with the Eagles from 2008 as their second-round pick through 2013 and again from 2019-20.

DeSean Jackson’s introduction as Delaware State’s head football coach on Wednesday afternoon felt like a homecoming. On the school’s campus in Dover, Del., the former Eagles wide receiver opened his remarks by acknowledging the opportunity to have his first foray into college coaching arrive at a Historically Black College or University.

On the latest episode of the "25/10 Show", DeSean Jackson revealed the date that Delaware State will play Michael Vick and Norfolk State.