The Facts:
The Chargers have been offered a second-round pick and a conditional pick in 2011 by the Minnesota Vikings for Jackson, three sources said Tuesday, but that deal looks dead because the Chargers have asked for a second- and third-round pick for 2011.
Reported by Yahoo! Sports
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Vikings, who are willing to sign Jackson to a one-year deal worth approximately $6 million, would throw in the conditional pick for the Pro Bowl receiver if they signed him to a long-term contract. But Yahoo's Jason Cole reports the Chargers are asking for the second- and third-rounders based on the price the Denver Broncos got for wide receiver Brandon Marshall in April. The Broncos received two second-round picks for Marshall from the Miami Dolphins. However, the Dolphins made the deal after agreeing to a five-year, $47.5 million deal with Marshall. In this case, the Vikings may get Jackson for only 12 games. That being the case, Cole's three sources were pessimistic about a deal getting done with either the Vikings or an unidentified team that is willing to sign Jackson to a long-term deal. The Chargers have until 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday to trade Jackson so that he can play by the fifth game of the season with a team that acquires him. ... Stay tuned.
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