2017 NFL Free Agents: Rumors, Predictions for Potential Offseason Targets

The NFL regular season has nearly reached its conclusion, which means rumors regarding impending free agents are starting to crop up across the league. 

And while there hasn’t been a ton of buzz surrounding the futures of top-tier free agents like Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell, Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry, a slew of dynamic playmakers have been in the news with potential changes of scenery on the horizon. 

So as the offseason quickly approaches for 20 of the league’s 32 teams, here’s a rundown of the most compelling rumors around. 

DeSean Jackson Destined for Eagles Reunion? 

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Washington wide receiver DeSean Jackson spent the first six years of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles before former head coach Chip Kelly jettisoned him, but it appears a return to the City of Brotherly Love could be in order. 

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Eagles are “likely to pursue a reunion with Jackson” when free agency opens. 

“Multiple teams believe that Jackson, who will be an unrestricted free agent after the season, could return to Philadelphia,” Schefter wrote. “The Eagles would benefit from the addition of a speedy deep threat, and Jackson and Eagles coach Doug Pederson are big admirers of each other, sources said.”

Based on the state of the Eagles’ receiving corps, targeting a speedster like Jackson, who can blow the top off a defense, makes all the sense in the world.

Although he’s not going to offer much in the way of consistency on underneath routes, Jackson is an established vertical weapon who can open up the offense for the rest of Philadelphia’s wideouts. 

And with the Eagles in desperate need …

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