DeSean Jackson to retire from the Philadelphia Eagles, will be honored Sunday at Lincoln Financial

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DeSean Jackson, wide receiver and punt returner from the Philadelphia Eagles will officially retire on Friday, December 1st.

Jackson, 36, is officially retiring on his 37th birthday. The team plans to honor him at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday, before the game against the San Francisco 49ers. He will serve as honorary captain.

Jackson, one of only three players in NFL history with 11,000 receiving yards and 17 yards per catch, announced his retirement Wednesday after 15 seasons, three Pro Bowls and more 60-yard touchdowns than anybody who ever played the game.

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Jackson spent eight years with the Eagles, catching 641 passes for 11,263 yards, 58 receiving touchdowns, 4 punt return TDs, and 4 rushing TDs.

"DeSean Jackson was a dynamic playmaker who captivated Eagles fans with his game-breaking speed, unique skill set, and explosive play," Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. "What made DeSean truly stand out during his accomplished 15-year career was his ability to make miraculous plays look routine.

“We all remember him scooping up the football in New York on that fateful evening in December, 2010, and veering his way into the end zone for what is now famously referred to as the 'Miracle at the New Meadowlands.' We are thrilled to welcome DeSean back and look forward to celebrating his official retirement as an Eagle on Sunday when he serves as our Honorary Captain of the Game."