When a team is deciding whether to acquire DeSean Jackson, the conversation begins at one of two places: his speed, which is still elite, or his personality, which is still mercurial. Over the years there have been not-so-quiet whispers across the NFL that Jackson can be exceptionally difficult behind the scenes. The Eagles, however, by trading for the now-ex Buc (and his $10 million 2019 salary, which could be reworked in a new deal), are tacitly saying they think he can be managed.
Perhaps it helps that Jackson, according to recent reports, wants to be an Eagle.