A source close to Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson told the Morning Call "there is no way" Jackson is not traded this season. The New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers, meanwhile, have reportedly already contacted Philly about a deal.
Rumors continue to swirl about an impending trade involving Jackson. Most reports indicate while the Eagles aren't actively shopping Jackson, they are listening to offers and are seeking at least a third-round draft pick as compensation.
Jackson's future in Philly appears over, and it's apparently no secret to those close to the veteran.
"There is no way he's an Eagle this year," yet another person close to Jackson told the Morning Call. "However it leaked out, it leaked out, and now this is what you have."
While Jackson is coming off a career-best 1,332 receiving yards last season, second-year coach Chip Kelly wants him out of the locker room.
"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.
Philadelphia wants at least a third-round pick in exchange for Jackson and his $10 million salary. New England and San Francisco have both contacted Philadelphia's front office about the possibility of a trade, according to CSN Philly report on Tuesday.
On the other side of things, the rumors are reportedly beginning to get to Jackson, who's becoming increasingly concerned about where he'll be playing this season.
"(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 last season with 82 receptions for 1,332 yards and nine touchdowns en route to earning his third Pro Bowl invite.
