The Facts:
Following up on a
previous item. ... After the Eagles announced that it has placed its franchise tag on the enigmatic wideout, making him the first player to be franchised this offseason, Jackson told the Philadelphia Inquirer he is honored to be the team's franchise player. "I look forward to getting a long term deal done soon and being an Eagle for many years to come," Jackson said.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
If Jackson and the Eagles are unable to agree to a long-term deal, then Jackson will earn a 2012 salary of $9.4 million -- the franchise tag figure for wideouts under the new collective bargaining agreement. Jackson made it clear after the Eagles beat Washington in their season finale on Jan. 1 that he would accept the tag. ... Jackson made the Pro Bowl in 2009 and 2010, posting career totals of 229 catches, 4,085 yards and 21 touchdowns along the way. Jackson had 58 receptions for 961 yards with four touchdowns during the 2011 season, which was muddled by an ongoing contract dispute between Jackson and the Eagles that placed his future with the team into question.
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