DeSean Jackson

Baltimore Ravens, Wide Receiver
Age: 37-1d (Dec 01, 1986)
Exp: 15 Years
College: California
Drafted: Round 2 (#49 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Brad Cicala (Terra Firma Sports Management)
RETIRED

2022-2022

DeSean Jackson signed a 1 year , $1,120,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens, including an average annual salary of $1,120,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,120,000
Average Salary:
$1,120,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent

DeSean Jackson signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, including an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent

DeSean Jackson signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Rams, including $2,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$2,750,000
Total GTD:
$2,750,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2019-2021 Extension

DeSean Jackson signed a 3 year , $27,900,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $7,170,000 signing bonus, $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,300,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $27,900,000
Average Salary:
$9,300,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,170,000
GTD at Sign:
$13,000,000
Total GTD:
$15,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2017-2019

DeSean Jackson signed a 3 year , $33,500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,166,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $33,500,000
Average Salary:
$11,166,667
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$20,000,000
Total GTD:
$20,000,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2014-2016

DeSean Jackson signed a 4 year , $24,000,000 contract with the Washington Redskins, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $16,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $24,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$16,000,000
Total GTD:
$16,000,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2012-2016

DeSean Jackson signed a 5 year , $47,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $10,000,000 signing bonus, $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,400,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $47,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,400,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$15,000,000
Total GTD:
$15,000,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2012-2012 Franchise Tag

DeSean Jackson signed a 1 year , $9,400,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including an average annual salary of $9,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,400,000
Average Salary:
$9,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2008-2011 Rookie

DeSean Jackson signed a 4 year , $3,469,335 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $1,353,000 signing bonus, $1,738,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $867,334.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,469,335
Average Salary:
$867,334
Signing Bonus:
$1,353,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,738,000
Total GTD:
$1,738,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$91,655,027

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 22
Active
$1,648,000
$1,648,000
2009 23
Active
$776,335
$2,424,335
2010 24
Active
$480,000
$2,904,335
2011 25
Active
$600,000
$3,504,335
2012 26
Injured
$11,000,000
$14,504,335
2013 27
Active
$7,000,000
$21,504,335
2014 28
Retained
Active
$250,000
$8,000,000
$21,754,335
$29,754,335
2015 29
Active
$8,005,251
$37,759,586
2016 30
Active
$8,000,000
$45,759,586
2017 31
Active
$12,500,000
$58,259,586
2018 32
Active
$11,000,000
$69,259,586
2019 33
Injured
$8,675,000
$77,934,586
2020 34
Active
$8,675,000
$86,609,586
2021 35
Retained
Active
$3,470,587
$1,000,000
$90,080,173
$91,080,173
2022 36
Retained
Retained
$435,554
$139,300
$91,515,727
$91,655,027
Total
$91,655,027

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $16,740,000 $18,523,000 $150,000 - $1,300,000 $391,335 $39,104,335
3 $8,500,000 $5,000,000 $9,000,000 - $1,500,000 $5,251 $24,005,251
2 $17,500,000 - $6,000,000 - - - $23,500,000
1 $2,750,000 - $720,587 - - - $3,470,587
1 $1,000,000 - - - - - $1,000,000
1 $574,854 - - - - - $574,854
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
22
$295,000
$1,353,000
$1,648,000
$1,648,000
2009
23
$385,000
$391,335
$776,335
$2,424,335
2010
24
$480,000
$480,000
$2,904,335
2011
25
$600,000
$600,000
$3,504,335
2012
26
$750,000
$10,000,000
$250,000
$11,000,000
$14,504,335
2013
27
$6,750,000
$250,000
$7,000,000
$21,504,335
2014
28
$250,000
$1,000,000
$5,000,000
$1,500,000
$500,000
$250,000
$8,000,000
$21,754,335
$29,754,335
2015
29
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
$500,000
$5,251
$8,005,251
$37,759,586
2016
30
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
$500,000
$8,000,000
$45,759,586
2017
31
$6,500,000
$6,000,000
$12,500,000
$58,259,586
2018
32
$11,000,000
$11,000,000
$69,259,586
2019
33
$1,030,000
$7,170,000
$75,000
$400,000
$8,675,000
$77,934,586
2020
34
$6,200,000
$75,000
$2,000,000
$400,000
$8,675,000
$86,609,586
2021
35
$2,750,000
$1,000,000
$720,587
$3,470,587
$1,000,000
$90,080,173
$91,080,173
2022
36
$435,554
$139,300
$435,554
$139,300
$91,515,727
$91,655,027
Total
$47,064,854
$23,523,000
$15,870,587
$2,000,000
$2,800,000
$396,586
$91,655,027

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $16,740,000 $18,523,000 $150,000 - $1,300,000 $391,335 $39,104,335
3 $8,500,000 $5,000,000 $9,000,000 - $1,500,000 $5,251 $24,005,251
2 $17,500,000 - $6,000,000 - - - $23,500,000
1 $2,750,000 - $720,587 - - - $3,470,587
1 $1,000,000 - - - - - $1,000,000
1 $574,854 - - - - - $574,854

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2019 PHI 10 - 17 Core
2020 PHI 8 - 15 Ankle
  • Nov 30, 2023 Retired from Professional Football
  • Dec 06, 2022 Signed to the active roster by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Oct 19, 2022 Signed to the practice squad by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Nov 07, 2021 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Las Vegas (LV)
  • Nov 02, 2021 Released by Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Mar 21, 2021 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Feb 19, 2021 Released by Philadelphia (PHI), clearing $4.875 million of cap space
  • Sep 13, 2019 Fined $10,527 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 11, 2019 Signed a 3 year $27.9 million restructured contract extension with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Mar 11, 2019 Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Tampa Bay (TB) with 2020 7th round pick (#228 - traded) for 2019 6th round pick (#208 Scott Miller)
  • Mar 09, 2017 Signed a 3 year $33.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Oct 14, 2016 Fined $6,076 Uniform violation (cleats) against Cleveland (CLE)
  • Oct 17, 2014 Fined $16,537 Horse Collar Tackle against Arizona (ARI)
  • Apr 02, 2014 Signed a 4 year $24 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 28, 2014 Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Nov 08, 2013 Fined $7,875 for facemask violation against Raiders P Marquette King
  • Mar 14, 2012 Signed a 5 year $47 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Mar 01, 2012 Offered a 1 year $9.515 million franchise tag with Philadelphia {PHI)
  • Jul 21, 2008 Signed a 4 year $3.46 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 2 (#49 overall)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 2 (#49 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 12, 2008 Excessive Celebration against Washington (WAS) $10,000
Sep 21, 2012 for throwing a punch at Ravens cornerback Cary Williams $10,000
Nov 08, 2013 Facemask violation against Raiders P Marquette King $7,875
Oct 17, 2014 Horse Collar Tackle against Rashad Johnson (ARI) $16,537
Oct 14, 2016 Uniform violation (cleats) against Cleveland (CLE) $6,076
Sep 13, 2019 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Washington (WAS) $10,527
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Touchdowns Fum
2022 BAL 7 1 110 25.00 9 153 0 0
2021 LV 16 4 303 27.60 20 454 2 1
2020 PHI 5 4 179 27.80 14 236 1 0
2019 PHI 3 3 67 10.30 9 159 2 0
2018 TB 12 10 453 40.60 41 774 4 0
2017 TB 14 13 610 55.80 50 668 3 0
2016 WAS 15 15 707 66.50 56 1,005 4 0
2015 WAS 10 9 361 33.70 30 528 4 1
2014 WAS 15 14 755 71.60 56 1,169 6 0
2013 PHI 16 16 987 89.50 82 1,332 9 1
2012 PHI 11 11 700 88.60 45 700 2 1
2011 PHI 15 15 0 0.00 58 961 4 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Nov 30, 2023
Retired from Professional Football
Dec 06, 2022
Signed to the active roster by Baltimore (BAL)
Oct 19, 2022
Signed to the practice squad by Baltimore (BAL)
Nov 07, 2021
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Las Vegas (LV)
Nov 02, 2021
Released by Los Angeles (LAR)
Mar 21, 2021
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAR)
Feb 19, 2021
Released by Philadelphia (PHI), clearing $4.875 million of cap space
Sep 13, 2019
Fined $10,527 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Washington (WAS)
Mar 11, 2019
Signed a 3 year $27.9 million restructured contract extension with Philadelphia (PHI)
Mar 11, 2019
Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Tampa Bay (TB) with 2020 7th round pick (#228 - traded) for 2019 6th round pick (#208 Scott Miller)
Mar 09, 2017
Signed a 3 year $33.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Oct 14, 2016
Fined $6,076 Uniform violation (cleats) against Cleveland (CLE)
Oct 17, 2014
Fined $16,537 Horse Collar Tackle against Arizona (ARI)
Apr 02, 2014
Signed a 4 year $24 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Mar 28, 2014
Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
Nov 08, 2013
Fined $7,875 for facemask violation against Raiders P Marquette King
Mar 14, 2012
Signed a 5 year $47 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Mar 01, 2012
Offered a 1 year $9.515 million franchise tag with Philadelphia {PHI)
Jul 21, 2008
Signed a 4 year $3.46 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Apr 26, 2008
Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 2 (#49 overall)
Apr 26, 2008
Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 2 (#49 overall)

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