Rams Waive DeSean Jackson, Should We?

turbo_dog · 11-03-2021, 10:02 AM

https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-waivin...es-to-fruition

Unable to find a trade partner to take wide receiver DeSean Jackson before the NFL's Tuesday trade deadline, the Los Angeles Rams have waived the veteran receiver, the team announced.

Last week, the club and Jackson mutually agreed to seek a trade. In a social media post bidding farewell to Rams fans, Jackson made it clear he doesn't see this as the end of his career.

SmashMouth · 11-03-2021, 10:06 AM

If he clears waivers... why not kick the tires?

K Major · 11-03-2021, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

If he clears waivers... why not kick the tires?

He doesn't have to clear waivers since he was released.

DJ can sign anywhere he wants but will it be in New Orleans?

AsylumGuido · 11-03-2021, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

He doesn't have to clear waivers since he was released.

DJ can sign anywhere he wants but will it be in New Orleans?

Not after the trade deadline. All players have to go through waiver process. I think it is to prevent "wink/wink" trades. You know, I'll release my player if you release yours and they both agree to sign with the other team. Before the deadline they would just be traded.

RailBoss · 11-03-2021, 10:25 AM

By all means kick the tires.. wait for it.

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MatthewT · 11-03-2021, 10:42 AM

Sorry folks, even with the new breaking news about Michael Thomas, I don't want Desean Jackson ever wearing a Saints uniform.

Boston Saint · 11-03-2021, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

Sorry folks, even with the new breaking news about Michael Thomas, I don't want Desean Jackson ever wearing a Saints uniform.

What’s your main beef/reluctance Matt? Genuinely curious. I don’t remember him being a choir boy, but did he do something drastic I’m forgetting?

BTW, his contract is over 2 million dollars. So, if the Saints could claim him, he is owed more than they have left on the cap.

MatthewT · 11-03-2021, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

What’s your main beef/reluctance Matt? Genuinely curious. I don’t remember him being a choir boy, but did he do something drastic I’m forgetting?

BTW, his contract is over 2 million dollars. So, if the Saints could claim him, he is owed more than they have left on the cap.

It pretty much goes back to when he was with Philly and started making a lot of those "business decision" type of plays, and he seems to whine very often. It was when he played with Philly I learned what alligator arms meant... lol

Boston Saint · 11-03-2021, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

It pretty much goes back to when he was with Philly and started making a lot of those "business decision" type of plays, and he seems to whine very often. It was when he played with Philly I learned what alligator arms meant... lol

Fair enough. There are a lot of guys who have done a lot of bad things in the league. It’s a spectrum. If asked, I would not have wanted Winston based on his college and early NFL antics. Now I’m upset he’s not able to play for the team. Just something to think about.

ChrisXVI · 11-03-2021, 10:49 AM

Because it’s after the trade deadline, any veteran player released is put on waivers. Jackson will find out his new team in a couple of hours.

11-03-2021, 10:02 AM	#1
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,635	Rams Waive DeSean Jackson, Should We? https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-waivin...es-to-fruition Unable to find a trade partner to take wide receiver DeSean Jackson before the NFL's Tuesday trade deadline, the Los Angeles Rams have waived the veteran receiver, the team announced. Last week, the club and Jackson mutually agreed to seek a trade. In a social media post bidding farewell to Rams fans, Jackson made it clear he doesn't see this as the end of his career.

11-03-2021, 10:06 AM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Rams Waive DeSean Jackson, Should We? If he clears waivers... why not kick the tires? RailBoss and Rueben Mayes like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Rams Waive DeSean Jackson, Should We? Originally Posted by SmashMouth If he clears waivers... why not kick the tires? He doesn't have to clear waivers since he was released. DJ can sign anywhere he wants but will it be in New Orleans? SmashMouth and Rueben Mayes like this.

11-03-2021, 11:26 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Rams Waive DeSean Jackson, Should We? Originally Posted by K Major He doesn't have to clear waivers since he was released. DJ can sign anywhere he wants but will it be in New Orleans? Not after the trade deadline. All players have to go through waiver process. I think it is to prevent "wink/wink" trades. You know, I'll release my player if you release yours and they both agree to sign with the other team. Before the deadline they would just be traded.

11-03-2021, 10:42 AM	#6
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Rams Waive DeSean Jackson, Should We? Sorry folks, even with the new breaking news about Michael Thomas, I don't want Desean Jackson ever wearing a Saints uniform.

11-03-2021, 10:57 AM	#7
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Rams Waive DeSean Jackson, Should We? Originally Posted by MatthewT Sorry folks, even with the new breaking news about Michael Thomas, I don't want Desean Jackson ever wearing a Saints uniform. What’s your main beef/reluctance Matt? Genuinely curious. I don’t remember him being a choir boy, but did he do something drastic I’m forgetting? BTW, his contract is over 2 million dollars. So, if the Saints could claim him, he is owed more than they have left on the cap.

11-03-2021, 11:04 AM	#8
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Rams Waive DeSean Jackson, Should We? Originally Posted by Boston Saint What’s your main beef/reluctance Matt? Genuinely curious. I don’t remember him being a choir boy, but did he do something drastic I’m forgetting? BTW, his contract is over 2 million dollars. So, if the Saints could claim him, he is owed more than they have left on the cap. It pretty much goes back to when he was with Philly and started making a lot of those "business decision" type of plays, and he seems to whine very often. It was when he played with Philly I learned what alligator arms meant... lol Rugby Saint II, Rueben Mayes and Boston Saint like this.

11-03-2021, 11:13 AM	#9
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Rams Waive DeSean Jackson, Should We? Originally Posted by MatthewT It pretty much goes back to when he was with Philly and started making a lot of those "business decision" type of plays, and he seems to whine very often. It was when he played with Philly I learned what alligator arms meant... lol Fair enough. There are a lot of guys who have done a lot of bad things in the league. It’s a spectrum. If asked, I would not have wanted Winston based on his college and early NFL antics. Now I’m upset he’s not able to play for the team. Just something to think about. Rugby Saint II and Rueben Mayes like this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Rams Waive DeSean Jackson, Should We? Because it’s after the trade deadline, any veteran player released is put on waivers. Jackson will find out his new team in a couple of hours. AsylumGuido likes this.