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PHILADELPHIA -- DeSean Jackson worked the opposing sideline before the game, exchanging hugs , handshakes and smiles with stadium personnel and others he knew from his six seasons playing for the Eagles. Babe Ruth Jersey .Jackson then worked over Philadelphias secondary.The speedy wide receiver had another big game on a familiar field playing in front of fans who want to see him return to the Eagles. He caught three passes for 102 yards, including a spectacular 80-yard touchdown in Washingtons 27-22 win on Sunday.Notably missing were the boos that greeted him the last three times he came to Philly.That was interesting, Jackson said. Who wants to get booed? Always good to get support.Jackson went to three Pro Bowls in six seasons with the Eagles, but then-coach Chip Kelly released him after his most productive year in 2013. The 30-year-old will be a free agent after this season and already said he wouldnt mind returning to Philadelphia.You never know how itll play out, Jackson said.The Eagles havent had a deep threat since Jackson left and need a receiver with his skills to give Carson Wentz another playmaker.For now, Jackson wants to help the Redskins (7-5-1) return to the playoffs. The defending NFC East champions snapped a two-game losing streak with their comeback win.If we even want to talk about playoffs, we had to win this one first, Jackson said.Down 13-7 at halftime, the Redskins went ahead in the third quarter when Kirk Cousins connected with Jackson on a deep ball down the middle. Jackson made a twisting, over-the-shoulder catch and spun away from Leodis McKelvin before slowing down and jogging into the end zone.We got the coverage we wanted, Cousins said. I threw it out to him and he did the rest. A special play by him. He has a few elite traits and thats one of them. He can track the ball better than most receivers.Redskins coach Jay Gruden credits Jacksons baseball background for his ability to make similar plays.DeSean wouldve been a world-class center fielder, Gruden said. He adjusts to the ball and tracks it like no other.Jackson hasnt had the same success in Washington that he had in Philadelphia. He does well against his former team, however. Jackson has three 100-yard games in five tries against the Eagles.I wish I could do it every game no matter which team Im playing against, he said. Im just here to do my job. My job is to run fast and catch balls whether its 2 yards or 60. I dont call the plays.As for baseball, Jackson joked about giving it a try.I think about going back and playing sometimes, he said. Go steal some bases. Go play for the (Nationals).---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow Rob Maaddi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP-RobMaaddi Ryan Dull Jersey . The Islanders dealt Thomas Vanek to the Montreal Canadiens after less than a year on Long Island. Meanwhile, the Oilers dealt long-time sniper Ales hemsky to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday for a fifth-round pick in 2014 and a third-rounder in 2015. Andy Pettitte Jersey . According to a report from the Winnipeg Free Press, the Bombers will name Acting GM Kyle Walters to the post full time. https://www.cheapyankees.com/2521g-edwin...ey-yankees.html . Pierce was ejected in the third quarter of Indianas 103-86 win Monday. George Hill stole a bad pass and was going in for a layup, and Pierce hustled back and appeared to be trying to wrap him up.LONDON -- Germany forward Andre Schuerrle is close to completing his protracted switch from Bayer Leverkusen to Chelsea, in what would be Jose Mourinhos first signing since returning as manager of the Premier League club. Chelsea said Thursday that it had reached an agreement with Leverkusen over the transfer of Schuerrle, who must now complete personal terms and pass a medical. No financial details were disclosed, although British media is reporting Schuerrle will cost the Europa League champions 18 million pounds ($28.2 million). The 22-year-old forward has been a long-time target of Chelsea, going back way before Mourinho agreed a four-year deal to return to Stamford Bridge. Gio Urshela Jersey. Kevin de Bruyne had been expected to be a makeweight in the deal but there was no mention of the 21-year-old Belgium international in Chelseas short statement. De Bruyne and Schuerrle both usually play as left wingers. Mourinho said last week he was expecting to add some fresh faces to the squad before the start of the new season, but pledged to bring youth players through to the first team. Schuerrle started his career at Mainz before joining Leverkusen in 2011, by which time he had made his debut for Germany. He has 24 international caps, scoring seven goals. ' ' '