The San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots both have reportedly contacted the Philadelphia Eagles about trading DeSean Jackson. Philadelphia is listening to offers and wants at least a third-round draft pick for the veteran receiver, CSN Philly reports.
Reports continue to emerge regarding Philadelphia's openness to trade Jackson. The latest report indicates the Eagles have talked to multiple teams about Jackson and even have an asking price for him.
Per CSN Philly:
"The Eagles might not be actively shopping DeSean Jackson but they're picking up the phone and listening to offers. ... The team has taken inquiries from the 49ers and Patriots, (CSN Philly) has learned from a league source, and notified the Pro Bowl wideout early last week that it's not shopping him but is listening to potential suitors.
"Also according to the source, the Eagles are seeking at least a third-round pick and potentially more for Jackson, whose career-best 1,332 yards last season ranked ninth among NFL receivers."
Jackson's name sprung up in trade rumors after Philadelphia re-signed receivers Riley Cooper and Jeremy Maclin in the offseason. Jackson also reportedly isn't the type of player second-year coach Chip Kelly wants in his locker room, either.
"There's an opinion among some in the Eagles organization that Jackson's personality is not a great fit with the locker room culture that Chip Kelly is trying to cultivate, and the Eagles could be open to trading him," Jimmy Kempski of Philly.com wrote on March 1.
As the rumors continue to swirl, Jackson is reportedly becoming more concerned.
"(The trade rumors have not) gone unnoticed by the veteran receiver, who is currently training out in California. According to multiple sources familiar with the situation, Jackson is unsure about his standing on the team and troubled by what is being written about him," Tim McManus of Philadelphia Magazine wrote on Monday. "He has reached out to some of his teammates to express his concern. One of Jackson's top confidants says that the whole situation has become 'a bit of a distraction.'"
Jackson, 27, finished the season with 82 receptions for 1,332 yards and nine touchdowns.
