The Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr finally got the reliable deep threat he’s been missing so far in the season. Veteran wideout DeSean Jackson, who was recently released by the Los Angeles Rams, confirmed he is joining the Raiders for the remainder of the season.
Jackson broke the news via text message to ESPN’s Josina Anderson. The 34-year-old quarterback followed that up by posting a photoshopped photo of himself in the Raiders jersey on Instagram.
Jackson signed a one-year deal with the Rams in the offseason and had a good start to his stint in Los Angeles. He racked up eight catches for 215 yards and a touchdown in the first five weeks, but his role diminished later on. In the following weeks, he played only 20 snaps on offense and had one catch for six yards, which prompted him to ask for a trade.
Several teams reportedly engaged in talks with the Rams ahead of the trade deadline but the offers were not to the liking of the LA team. After the deadline passed, the organization opted to outright release Jackson.
The move to the Raiders should give DeSean Jackson a more prominent role while also allowing him to play for a contender. The team is currently sitting at a 5-3 record after Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants.
Jackson, who previously also played with the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has had three Pro Bowl appearances since coming to NFL in 2008. His stats include 620 catches for 10,877 yards and 57 TDs.
