DeSean Sees Neurologist, Will Practice
Eagles wideout DeSean Jackson said he saw independent neurologist Dr. William Welch today and that he will practice tomorrow. Jackson did not say whether Welch gave him final clearance to play Sunday against the Colts. In fact, he said he is still "taking it day by day" as he recovers from a concussion suffered Oct. 17 against the Falcons.
DeSean Sees Neurologist, Will Practice
Les Bowen and Daily News staff
Eagles wideout DeSean Jackson said he saw independent neurologist Dr. William Welch today and that he will practice tomorrow. Jackson did not say whether Welch gave him final clearance to play Sunday against the Colts. In fact, he said he is still "taking it day by day" as he recovers from a concussion suffered Oct. 17 against the Falcons.
Jackson, speaking on Comcast SportsNet's Daily News Live, said he was ready to "start off fresh." He said his violent collision with the Falcons' Dunta Robinson wasn't so much of a trauma to his head as a "whiplash-type injry" to his shoulders and neck. He said he hasn't had a lot of headaches.
"I don't know man, that's not my decision," said Jackson, when asked when he would know if he is cleared to play. He said he would "keep preparing myself like I'm gonna play, taking steps I normally take to play in a game."
"I'm going to be the same player and do what I can do" Jackson said.
Jackson also participated in Monday's light workout, as the Birds returned from the bye.
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The Eagles are working out cornerbacks Fred Bennett and Joe Burnett, but say they do not intend to sign either one.
The team said the workouts were previously scheduled and the Eagles are just kicking the tires for potential spots in the future.
That means Ellis Hobbs is presumably safe. Hobbs will be replaced as a starter by Dmitri Patterson on Sunday against Indianapolis. Hobbs was not at practice yesterday to see a doctor, although the Eagles said the two are unrelated.
Bennett was a fourth-round draft choice by the Houston Texans in 2007 out of South Carolina and spent three seasons with the team. He was claimed on waivers by San Diego on Aug. 31 and appeared in the Chargers' first four games this season.
Burnett, also a stellar kick returner, was drafted in the fifth round by the Steelers in 2009 out of Central Florida. He was released in the final cuts this summer.
Ellis Hobbs needs to step it up or go. Funny how the redskins worked out Jamarcus Russell today. They really dont believe in Donovan McNabb.— briandawkins20
Hobbs is being treated for 3rd degree burns.— supadocious- bring back macho....and leave him at corner wehre he played his entire career...— nuggett
- Wow, so now we're down to guys off the street auditioning for the 2nd CB job. Sweet.— DennyP
- belichik doesn't get rid of players who have some tire tread on them..case closed...see ya ellis....— jabac
- Maybe they should try out Izel Jenkins. Hobbs and Jenkins can swap toast stories.— alihajishank
- @alihajishank- Nice one! How about William "Toast" James? That is, as long as he can get off his shift at Pathmark— rob808pf
@supadocious that was hilarious. And @alihajishank please never mention the name Izel Jenkins ever again! EVER!!- Rumor has it Leroy Keyes is planning a comeback at corner.— dasher
- whose Izel Jenkins?— BooDuhBud
- Good thing we kept trading down during the draft and stockpiling those valuable 4th round picks instead of grabbing a CB higher.
- The Eagles are ridiculous with these in season moves. Why would we have any confidence in those two work out corners?Has Jerome Harrison even dress or played yet? The Eagles mgmt is a joke when it comes to talent evaluating. Why do we care?— Jayjayhithard
Comment removed.- The Eagles talent evaluator is none other than Howie Roseman. He had ZERO experience in college or pro football before being named GM by Joe "Nickels" Banner. Banner and Laurie were blown away by Howie's stories of how he used to hold his own nfl draft in the basement of his mommy's house. Apparently he came cheaper than a real GM, so this is what we got. He does real good at trading high draft picks for lots of lower draft picks. He also evaluates the performance of each player after every game. You can't make this stuff up!!!!— younged
- Maybe Sheldon Brown was not that bad after all!!!! Good to see we are loaded at LB and DL but have no one for CB or OL....Guess that's next years draft or free agency.— briman
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- I need Desean back this week for my fantasy team.— franknbeans
- I wish we were working out Fred Barnett, not Fred Barrett.— bpkrier
- They'll bring De Sean back too soon, just like they did with Westbrook last year, and he'll get another concussion. Andy is no better with time management in this area than he is during games.
