DeSean Jackson dynamic receiver and return man to retire as a Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA ( Keith Kirkwood Jersey AP)  DeSean Jackson will officially retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, the team said Wednesday.Jackson made the Pro Bowl in three of his eight seasons with the team. He became the first player in NFL history to earn Pro Bowl honors at two positions  kick returner and wide receiver. He played 15 years overall and had stints with the Los Angeles Rams, Washington, Tampa Bay, Baltimore and Las Vegas, but he is best known for the six-year run in Philadelphia at the start of his pro career.Jackson will be recognized as the honorary captain Sunday when the Eagles host San Francisco.DeSean Jackson  Qadir Ismail Jersey was a dynamic playmaker who captivated Eagles fans with his game-breaking speed, unique skill set, and explosive play, said Jeffrey Lurie, Philadelphia Eagles Chairman and CEO. What made DeSean truly stand out during his accomplished 15-year career was his ability to make miraculous plays look routine.ADVERTISEMENT  In 95 career games with the Eagles, he ranks third all-time in receiving yards (6,512), sixth in receptions (379), and ninth in receiving touchdowns (35). As a punt returner, he finished second in punt Ar'darius Washington Jersey  returns (132), third in punt return yards (1,296), and is tied for the teams all-time lead in  Nate Wiggins Jersey punt return touchdowns with four.His best season came in 2013, his third Pro Bowl season, when he set career highs in receptions (82), receiving yards (1,332) and touchdown catches (nine).Jackson's explosivene s led to many memorable moments, including the Miracle at the New Meadowlands in 2010. With seconds remaining against the New York Giants and the score tied 31-31, Jackson bobbled a punt before picking  T.j. Tampa Jersey it up and weaving his way for a 65-yard touchdown. He famously ran parallel to the goal line before scoring, capping off a rally from a 31-10 fourth-quarter deficit. It was the first time in NFL history that a game ended on a walk-off punt return.___AP NFL: