Veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson is retiring from football after a 15-year NFL career that featured three Pro Bowls, one All-Pro selection, and seven seasons of at least 900 yards receiving. The 2008 second-round pick spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, and Baltimore Ravens. Last season, he totaled 153 yards with Baltimore. Overall, he posted 641 receptions for 11,263 yards, and 58 receiving touchdowns. He also recorded four rushing touchdowns and four punt return touchdowns.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson (illness) and tight end Nick Boyle were waived on Saturday. Jackson appeared in seven games with the team, catching nine passes for 153 yards. Boyle primarily served as a blocker and was targeted just twice over the last two seasons.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (shoulder, wrist) and wide receiver DeSean Jackson (illness) are both questionable to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in the Week 18 regular season finale. Huntley was limited all week while dealing with right shoulder tendinitis, and there appears to be a good chance that he will make his fifth straight start with Lamar Jackson (knee) already being ruled out. If Huntley doesn't play, Anthony Brown would be forced into action under center for Baltimore. Jackson did not practice all week and could be rested for the playoffs. Because the Bengals' Week 17 game was canceled, Baltimore can longer win the AFC North division by beating Cincy this weekend, so they may be less motivated to play their regulars for a full game.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson (illness) was absent from practice on Thursday for the second day in a row. Jackson's status for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals is now in jeopardy, although a return to practice on Friday would put him in a good spot to be able to play. Now that Sunday's game against Cincy won't give Baltimore a chance to win the AFC North division, it's likely that the Ravens won't put their starters in danger of suffering any injuries before the postseason. It means that there's a chance D-Jax is rested this weekend. None of the Ravens' pass-catchers have really been attractive in fantasy with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley under center anyway. If Jackson is unable to play, Sammy Watkins and James Proche II would have bigger roles behind Demarcus Robinson.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson (illness) did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness. If Jackson is able to return to the practice field on Thursday or Friday, he'll have a good shot at playing in Week 18 against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. The 36-year-old has been forced into action for the Ravens receiving corps due to injuries this year, but he hasn't managed to do much in his seven games played, catching nine of his 17 targets for 153 yards and no touchdowns. D-Jax just can't be trusted in DFS or season-long leagues in this low-volume passing attack as anything more than a long shot to produce with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, who is likely to make his fifth straight start with Lamar Jackson (knee) injured.
DeSean Jackson Should Be Far From Any Fantasy Consideration
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson has had one game with more than 34 yards since arriving in Baltimore back in Week 9. The 36-year-old has only played two of his five games with Lamar Jackson at quarterback which has severely limited his upside. On top of that, the run-heavy offense will play in some iffy weather in Week 16 that is not conducive to Jackson's bread-and-butter, the deep ball. During fantasy playoffs, leave Jackson firmly on the waiver wire and go for almost anyone else.
The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson from the practice squad to the active roster on Monday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Jackson will remain on the team's active roster after playing in his third game in the Week 13 win over the Denver Broncos, in which he had two catches on three targets for just 10 yards. The 36-year-old speedy deep threat has five catches on eight targets for 100 yards in his three games with Baltimore, and he figures to continue serving as a boom/bust deep threat in the Ravens' run-first offense. With quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) set to miss Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, DeSean Jackson will be a desperation flex play this weekend in deep fantasy leagues.
DeSean Jackson Finishes With 74 Receiving Yards In Week 12
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson was active for Sunday's meeting with Jacksonville. While the veteran only had two catches, he still finished with 74 receiving yards, two yards fewer than Josh Oliver's 76. Considering how thin the Ravens' receiving corps has been, Jackson may continue to get some looks from Lamar Jackson in Week 13 against Denver. However, L. Jackson hasn't been the most accurate quarterback, so that won't help D. Jackson make a difference for fantasy managers, at least consistently.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been promoted to the active roster ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 36-year-old will return to the field after missing each of the last two weeks. His return won't mean too much for this offense. The veteran speedster has one reception for 16 yards in his lone appearance with Baltimore this season. His involvement could change depending on the health of his fellow receivers. Regardless, he'll be a risky fantasy option in basically all formats.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson (hamstring) was back at practice on Wednesday, but he wasn't listed on the official injury report because he remains on the practice squad. However, he could be promoted to the active roster and play in Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars if he's healthy enough. D-Jax made his debut with Baltimore in Week 9 by catching one of his two targets for 16 yards on just 16 percent of the offensive snaps against the New Orleans Saints, but he didn't play in last week's win over the Carolina Panthers. The 35-year-old still has some speed, but he's unlikely to see many targets as a deep threat in the Ravens' run-first offense if he plays this Sunday against the Jaguars.
