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.

Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is adding a new title to his stacked resume: college football coach.

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

Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is reportedly closing in on an agreement to become the next head coach at Delaware State University. Jackson, 38, had an on-campus interview, and the school and ex-NFL wideout are expected to “come together” soon,” ESPN reported Thursday.

DeSean Jackson has never had a head coaching job at any level as he takes over a Delaware State program that went 2-21 the last two seasons.

Delaware State University will hold its first press conference with Coach Jackson on campus at the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame in the MLK Student Center on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The post DeSean Jackson talks HBCU coaching job he couldn’t pass up appeared first on HBCU Gameday.

Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State. The school announced Jackson’s hire Friday in the latest move by a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference program to hire a former NFL star as its football coach.

The move comes less than a week after Norfolk State, another MEAC school, hired former Pro Bowl QB Michael Vick as its coach.

DeSean Jackson landed a talented player from the HBCU national champions in his first official weekend as head coach.

The DeSean Jackson era of Delaware State football is off and running, by landing a high-profile first recruit. The new head coach and multiple NFL Pro Bowler is adding a past champion from the HBCU realm.