Initially there were reports that DeSean Jackson was released from the Philadelphia Eagles because of suspected gang affiliations. Later on another report was released saying that Jackson was let go because of his attitude and that he was a cancer to the team. Well we’re not the only ones confused because apparently Jackson asked head coach Chip Kelly why he was being released and even he couldn’t get an answer!
Jackson did a one-on-one interview with Stephen A. Smith for ESPN and during that time he recalled the conversation he had with Chip Kelly as he was informed about his release.
via ProFootballTalk:
Jackson wanted to know why and all Kelly would tell him was, “We’re moving forward. I think it’s best for us and I think it’s best for you.”
Was it Jackson’s work ethic? His $10.5 million salary? His alleged gang ties? Some combination of those three? Jackson said he was hoping Kelly would address that with him, but Kelly didn’t.
“I was sitting there waiting for the reason why, but that’s basically all I can [recall] from the conversation,” Jackson said. “I got off the phone. I was like, ‘Are you sure? That’s it?’ We hung up. That was it.”
Jackson will probably never get the answer he wants from Kelly. But now that Jackson has signed with Washington, he’ll see Kelly twice during the season, and those two games will be two chances for Jackson to make Kelly regret his decision.
