Winner: DeSean Jackson is going to get PAID
We all saw what kind of cash Antonio Brown landed in his new deal last week before the free agency frenzy began. Alshon Jeffery might come close to rivaling that number when he lands in his new digs (presumably).
Though DeSean Jackson will likely sign a deal a tier below these No. 1 receivers, he’s still set up to land some big dollar signs when he inks his new contract. It won’t be in Washington. It might be in Philadelphia, though at this point the team with the most clout on this front is Tampa Bay.
Jackson was reportedly seeking between $10-12 million heading into free agency, and the Buccaneers are said to be offering him a deal in that range (more on that here).
It seems like a perfect fit, as Jackson’s quickness and speed make him a nice complement to the big-bodied Mike Evans. Additionally, he is a receiver that quarterback Jameis Winston is excited about potentially playing with in 2017.
There is still a chance another team swoops in and blows Jackson away with a big offer. But for now it appears he’s headed to Tampa Bay on a big-money deal.