Philadelphia Eagles open receiver DeSean Jackson is undergoing tests on a ham tendon he suffered in Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, but according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the team believes it to be a “minor tension. “
Garafolo noted that the Eagles were “cautious with him yesterday, as they were with him in general. “Its availability for the week as opposed to San Francisco’s 9ers is “to be determined. “
Jackson, who returned to the Eagles last year when he signed a three-year contract, the season with 110 yards in eight receptions in two games. Even at 33, the triple Pro Bowler can pose a big risk to Carson Wentz.
After an impressive week with 1. 54 yards and two touchdowns in eight receptions against Washington last year, Jackson suffered an abdominal tear the following week and never fully recovered. He played four offensive shots in Week Nine against the Chicago Bears, but his season ended on November 5 when he underwent central muscle surgery.
The Eagles have taken steps to deal with their receiving bodies this off-season, picking up Jalen Reagor, John Hightower and Quez Watkins. Reagor (21 overall) has played a game and lately is absent with a torn thumb ligament, while Watkins is injured. Reservation.
Injuries have been a challenge for Jackson in recent years, as he has played a full season of 16 games since 2013 and missed at least 4 games in 3 of the last five seasons.