There are nine teams reportedly in the mix to land recently released Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson. One team, though, seemingly has an edge above the others.
According to reports, the Washington Redskins are the favorites to land Jackson. A fellow NFC East squad, the Redskins are set to host the wide receiver on Monday, the only team that reportedly has a visit scheduled. In an interview on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Sunday morning, John Clayton called Washington the frontrunner.
Redskins sources: DeSean Jackson is expected to visit with Washington this Monday
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) March 29, 2014
The Kansas City Chiefs were among the first four teams to reach out to Jackson’s camp after he was released by Philadelphia, and the fit made since given Jackson’s former head coach Andy Reid is now at the helm. But per NFL.com, the Chiefs did their research on Jackson, but that is as far as the interest got.
#Chiefs were among those who did research on DeSean Jackson, as did plenty of others. Source says they are now OUT. He’ll visit Skins Monday
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 30, 2014
Two teams that remain in the mix for Jackson are the Oakland Raiders and the Buffalo Bills.
The Raiders are still doing their research on the wide receiver, and the team is considered Jackson’s “hometown team,” as Jackson went college at Cal. According to NFL.com, the Raiders and Jackson share a mutual interest, and the receiver has “put word out” that he has interest in heading to the Black Hole.
DeSean Jackson has a business decision. Curious to see if his heart makes it. Prerelease he put word out to #Raiders of his interest in them
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 29, 2014
The Raiders are still doing background work on DeSean Jackson. My sense is they realize there’s some added risk in bringing him home.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 30, 2014
Buffalo should not be counted out just yet either, according to reports. The Buffalo News reported the Bills remain interested in Jackson, but the team is not willing to break the bank to acquire him. The team has remained in contact with Jackson, and should be considered “a serious suitor,” per NFL.com.
Also, @ByTimGraham mentioned the Bills’ interest in Jackson would come at a certain price. A number of suitors are looking at it that way.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 30, 2014
While #Redskins get the 1st visit with DeSean Jackson & #Raiders do research, don’t rule out #Bills as a serious suitor. They are in contact
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 30, 2014
