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Bowen: DeSean Jackson a father, fisherman ... future Eagle?

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DeSEAN JACKSON was talking about the joys of fishing Wednesday. About how much he likes fatherhood. And about turning 30 on Dec. 1.

"I've just matured. Handled my business like a professional. Learned a lot, from where I started to where I'm at now," said Jackson, whose departure from the Eagles in 2014 was tinged by a story that accused him of gang ties, and by speculation about his well-known affinity for late nights and casinos. (But in reality it seemed to have more to do with Jackson's casual attitude toward then-coach Chip Kelly's tight rules.)

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