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DeSean Jackson talks his new opportunity with the Eagles and being a leader in the locker room

The Eagles have officially welcomed DeSean Jackson back home, and the wide receiver is all smiles returning to the podium in Philadelphia. He spoke to the media on Thursday morning for his introductory press conference, and had plenty to say about reuniting with his former squad, how he’s matured, and his excitement surrounding the team’s potential.

(And in true DeSean Jackson fashion, he was running about 15 minutes late to his press conference.)

Here’s everything Jackson had to say:

On returning to the Eagles

He opened up by saying thank you to Jeff Lurie and Howie Roseman for bringing him back, and to Doug Pederson as well.