Eagles release DeSean Jackson

The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson on Friday, the team announced.

The move saves Philadelphia around $5 million in cap space.

Jackson spent the last two seasons in Philadelphia but was limited to eight games combined because of injuries. The Eagles also cut him in 2014 after he played his first six campaigns for the franchise.

The 34-year-old has been one of the NFL's best vertical threats throughout his 13-year career, eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark five times. He's struggled with injuries, though, posting just two seasons in which he played all 16 games.

Jackson suited up for the Washington Football Team and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in between his two stints with the Eagles.

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