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Packers: 5 high-risk, high reward wide receivers in 2021 free agency

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals avoids a tackle by Damarious Randall #23 of the Green Bay Packers during a game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals avoids a tackle by Damarious Randall #23 of the Green Bay Packers during a game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 27: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs after a catch for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 27: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs after a catch for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

High-risk, high-reward wide receiver for Packers in free agency: DeSean Jackson

DeSean Jackson was once one of, if not the, fastest wide receiver in the game. Despite his short stature, he’d blow past defensive backs and was extremely dangerous in the open field. However, at 34-years-old his best days are behind him.

Still, he can blow the top off defenses if they fall asleep on him. In each of his past three seasons, he averaged 18.9 yards per reception, 17.7 and 16.9, respectively. He could also be dangerous in the Tyler Ervin role or on crossers for the Packers.

Unfortunately, there are legitimate question marks about his durability. He played in only five games in 2020 and three games in 2019. The last time he played in all 16 was way back in 2013.

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