DeSean Jackson Released By Eagles After Report Detailed Alleged Gang Ties

The Philadelphia Eagles sent shockwaves through the NFL by releasing wide receiver DeSean Jackson on Friday. The 27 year old was coming off a career best season, but the Eagles decided not D.J. Swearinger Authentic Jersey to bring him back in 2014.

After careful consideration this offseason, Eagles decide to http://www.texansonlineprostore.com/WOMENS-BROOKS-REED-JERSEY.html part ways with DeSean Jackson. The team informed him of his release today. Perez that outlined alleged connections between Jackson and suspected gang members in Los Angeles who have been connected to two homicides since 2010.

"I can tell you there was absolutely concern within the Eagles organization about this and I think it got to the point where the Eagles knew not only about the revelations in that story, but they knew other information as well," Schefter said on Friday during an appearance on SportsCenter. "And it made it such that even in a cut throat business where you're always trying to come out ahead and come out with a victory, the Eagles in their good conscience, could not fathom the idea of trading DeSean Jackson knowing he has some of the issues he does right now."

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Shortly DeAndre Hopkins Authentic Jersey after being released, Jackson denied being a gang member in a statement released to Schefter.

Jackson recorded 82 receptions and nine touchdowns during the 2013 season and earned his third career Pro Bowl selection. Despite the standout performance DeAndre Hopkins Limited Jersey in Eagles coach Chip Kelly's first season in Philadelphia, the team had reportedly been exploring trading Jackson before announcing his release. Jackson was due $10.25 million for the 2014 season and his contract extended through 2016.

While the team remained silent on its reasons for releasing Jackson, former Eagles quarterback and current ESPN analyst referred to Jackson as a "a toxic commodity" and revealed that he was "not surprised" by to the development while discussing it on SportsCenter.

Amid the widespread surprise at the personnel decision and speculation regarding its cause, Eagles center texansonlineprostore.com/WOMENS-KAREEM-JACKSON-JERSEY.html Jason Kelce shared a positive reaction to the release of Jackson.

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Former NFL wide receiver Donte Stallworth felt the move was indicative of the NFL's increased weariness of players' off field behavior and relationships in the aftermath of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez being charged with first degree murder in the June 2013 death of former semi pro football D.J. Swearinger Limited Jersey player Odin Lloyd.