DeSean Jackson signs with the Raiders

This can’t be considered too much of a surprise considering the Raiders’ lack of depth at wide receiver following the release of 2020 first-round pick Henry Ruggs. Remember, the Alabama product was released after being involved in an accident that killed a young woman just off the Vegas strip last week. Ruggs was ultimately charged with a DUI resulting in death.

As for Jackson, this comes following a seven-game stint with the Rams that saw him catch eight passes for 221 yards.

The three-time Pro Bowler asked to be released or traded as he was not getting enough action on offense in Los Angeles.

Jackson, 34, has caught just 31 passes since the start of the 2019 season. From 2008-18, the speedy receiver hauled in an average of 54 catches for 933 yards. He’ll help a Raiders team that’s now 5-3 following Sunday’s ugly loss to the New York Giants.