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‘It Would Have Been Cool’: Eagles Legend Admits Regret Over Not Playing for Jerry Jones After Controversial Philadelphia Exit

Super Bowl ring holder and the Philadelphia Eagles legend DeSean Jackson was a hater of the Dallas Cowboys, but it seems like after all these years and after his ugly Eagles exit, he wanted to be a Cowboy at last.

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Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 2:21 AM

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DeSean Jackson admitted he wished he had played for the Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones during free agency.
Jackson praised Jerry Jones as one of the coolest owners ever and highlighted his admiration for AT&T Stadium.
The former wide receiver addressed his controversial 2014 release by former Eagles head coach Chip Kelly.

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Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson revealed on the Caps Off podcast that he wished he had played for the Dallas Cowboys during his NFL career. Despite his history as an Eagles standout and division rival, Jackson admitted he was intrigued by the idea of joining Dallas during free agency, praising team owner Jerry Jones and AT&T Stadium.

Jackson also revisited his controversial 2014 release from the Eagles under then-head coach Chip Kelly. He disputed alleged off-field gang ties reported at the time, stating he felt the accusations were fabricated and wished the organization had simply been honest about wanting to move in a different direction.

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