The Philadelphia Eagles have grown to be the very first National football league team to make use of their off-season franchise tag, placing it on wide receiver DeSean Jackson.

Jackson was scheduled to become free agent on March 13 after neglecting to agree an agreement since he arrived to the league like a rookie from California in 2008.

He earned the Professional Bowl in '09 and 2010, posting totals of 229 catches, 4,085 yards and 21 touchdowns on the way.

This past year, like lots of his team-mates, would be a disappointment for Jackson, who caught just four touchdowns as Philadelphia finished 8-8 and outdoors the NFC 2010 nfl playoffs.

"We would like DeSean to become an Bald eagle for that lengthy haul which is one step within the right direction to complete that," Eagles gm Howie Roseman stated.

"DeSean is really a gifted player along with a proven playmaker within this league and that we anticipate him ongoing his career in Philadelphia.

"It's our knowning that he's exactly the same desire. We'll continue our efforts on obtaining a lengthy-term deal completed with him."