Drew Brees’ comments on the NFL player protests and the flag attracted the ire of the NFL players as well as prominent persons from other American sports leagues. As a result of the severe reaction, the veteran quarterback apologized for his comments. However, despite him repenting, his words have charged up certain players in the league who can’t wait to get on the field and face the New Orleans Saints.

Eagles DT eager to play Drew Brees in 2020

Whilst in conversation with 6ABC’s Jeff Skversky, Jackson let the NFL know he was absolutely pumped up for ahead of his return to football. 

He said, “I don’t accept his apology. I think he’s only apologizing because people came for him and people are disagreeing with him and he understands that his base in Louisiana, there’s a lot of black people.”

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The defensive tackle continued, “Definitely excited to play him this year. I’m going to have a lot to say. Hopefully, I don’t get too wild with it, but I don’t understand how you could say that when you have people blocking for you who are black, catching balls from you who are black and people that are running the ball for you who are black.”

Jackson is referring to Brees’ own teammates who lashed out at him over his comments. These included Malcolm Jenkins, Emmanuel Sanders, and Michael Thomas. 

The Eagles DT, who signed with the team last year, is yet to feature properly after suffering an injury against The Redskins in the first week last season. As a result of his comments, Eagles fans will be delighted as they know the Super Bowl 50 winner will put in the offseason efforts in order to be a starter come the fall. 

Drew Brees has certainly opened up a massive can of worms. New Orleans could be set to face a whole host of motivated opponents who will want to ensure Brees is soundly beaten across the hundred yards. 

Jackson will get a chance to stand opposite Drew Brees in game week 14 at the Lincoln Financial Field.