DeSean Jackson is close to signing a deal with the Washington Redskins, according to multiple reports.
Jackson, who visited with team officials on Monday night, remained in the nation’s capital overnight and could ink a deal with his former NFC East rival as soon as Tuesday. According to Tim McManus of 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia, talks are progressing very well between the two sides and that a deal could be imminent.
Have had a couple people tell me that talks between Jackson’s side and Redskins have been going very well. My guess is he signs there.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) March 31, 2014
Said a source close to Jackson on Redskins: “Done deal.”
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) April 1, 2014
Not so fast.
Other media outlets have reported that no agreement in place between Washington and Jackson, and that although the visit went well, other teams remain in play. Among the teams still mentioned in the race: the Oakland Raiders, essentially Jackson’s “hometown” team.
No agreement yet for DeSean Jackson/Redskins. Solid visit so far. Continues tomorrow. Other teams remain in play, including Oak. Stay tuned.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 1, 2014
Heard from multiple sources that no deal with DeSean Jackson and #Redskins has been completed as of yet.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 1, 2014
Sounded like DeSean Jackson had a good visit with #Skins tonight. More planned for tomorrow. Number of teams still in play. #staytuned
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 1, 2014
The Redskins have just over $6.1 million remaining in salary cap space for the 2014 season, which may not bode well for the team’s chances of landing Jackson. According to Chris Russell of ESPN 980 in Washington, Jackson is looking for a deal worth between $9-10 million annually.
Just one source, not directly connected but informed says he heard that DeSean Jackson is still very much looking for 9-10 M per year AVG +
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) March 31, 2014
Other free agents on the search for new homes include former Chicago Bears running back Michael Bush and safety Danieal Manning, who was released by the Houston Texans Monday.
Bush has a visit set with the New England Patriots, who are still trying to find a running back to replace LeGarrette Blount, who last week inked a deal to join the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Former #Bears RB Michael Bush is set to visit the #Patriots, source says. Still trying to find that RB after Blount, Moreno signed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 1, 2014
Manning is off to meet with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday and Wednesday. Manning’s 2013 season was marred by injuries and became expendable after the Texans signed Chris Clemons last week.
Danieal Manning’s first visit will b 2 Cincinnati on Tuesday and Wednesday.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) April 1, 2014
