It just doesn't feel like it's been 10 years since Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson first teamed up. While Jackson is back in Philly, Maclin, the Eagles' first-round pick in the 2009 draft out of Missouri, announced Sunday that he's retiring from the NFL.
He did it in a pretty cool way, too, at his wife's baby shower.
CONGRATS to my brother @jmac___19 On a spectacular Career, but also more importantly on becoming a dad very very soon and enjoying the rest of your life #RETIRED !!! pic.twitter.com/6pIFTxdfvm— Big Nick (@BigNickShow) March 24, 2019
There will be a letter and video to follow soon in the near future. It is true I am retiring from the NFL! Stay tuned for how/why I came to this decision. Much love everyone!— Jeremy Maclin (@jmac___19) March 24, 2019
Maclin was with the Eagles from 2009 to 2014, recording 343 catches, 4,771 receiving yards and 36 touchdowns. He had 85 catches and 10 touchdowns in 2014 for the 10-6 Eagles and was named an alternate to the Pro Bowl. That offseason, Maclin signed with the Chiefs and reunited with Andy Reid in Kansas City.
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After playing two seasons in Kansas City and one in Baltimore, Maclin was released by the Chiefs last March.
While the 30-year-old Maclin is saying goodbye to football, the 32-year-old Jackson will still be asked to stretch the field for the Eagles come the fall.
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