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DeSean Jackson to the New York Giants? It almost happened.

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Defending Odell Beckham Jr. is a daunting task in itself, but could you imagine if the Bucs had to defend Beckham, Sterling Sherpard and DeSean Jackson this Sunday?

Well, it was close to happening.

When Jackson hit free agency in March, he initially had three suitors: Tampa Bay, Washington and Philadelphia. Feet up at his Newport Beach, Calif., home, Jackson waited as the bids rolled in.

"Teams were battling," he said.

As Jackson was preparing to make a decision, a new team emerged at the last minute: the New York Giants.