Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl
Michael Vick said on Tuesday that he was unsure whether his No. 1 target, fourth-year wide receiver DeSean Jackson, will report on time to the Philadelphia Eagles training camp, scheduled to open on Wednesday.
“I spoke to DeSean yesterday, and we’re trying to figure out what’s going to happen,” Vick said. “Hopefully he’ll be here tomorrow. DeSean just has to think about it and has some decisions to make that only himself can make.”
Jackson is entering the final year of his rookie contract, with a base salary for this season of approximately $560,000. Last season, Jackson made his second Pro Bowl and averaged 22.5 yards per catch, the most of any player with a minimum of 45 catches. Since he entered the league as a second-round draft choice in 2008 out of California, Jackson leads the NFL in yards per catch (18.3) and punt return yards (1,112).
“Just being realistic about the situation, it’s all in what DeSean wants,” Vick said. “So we’re rooting for him, and hopefully he’ll be here, and I think he will.”
Jackson’s agent Drew Rosenhaus did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
The Eagles’ other major contract situation involves Vick. The team used the franchise tag on him and will have until Sept. 20 to sign him to a long-term deal. Vick said he would “obviously” like to stay in Philadelphia beyond this season, but he added he is not overly concerned about getting a new deal done before the deadline.
“My focus now is going to be on football,” Vick said. “I think everything happens when it’s supposed to. I put that totally in the hands of God and this organization to make that happen. My main priority right now is to be the best football player I can be, and let that carry over to the game and let things happen when it’s supposed to.”
WRITTEN BY Ashley Fox covers the NFL for ESPN.com & FULL STORY HERE