The Eagles reportedly could make a run at DeSean Jackson in free agency

Jackson was a fan favorite in Philly before being unceremoniously dumped by Chip Kelly

Don't rule out a reunion between DeSean Jackson and the Eagles, despite the less-than-amicable manner in which the two sides divorced.

Jackson, in the final year of his contract with the Redskins, could be pursued by Philadelphia this offseason, according to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Drafted out of California in the second round by the Eagles and then-coach Andy Reid, Jackson was later released by Chip Kelly before the 2014 season when he was unable to work out a trade. Things got ugly and awkward.

But Kelly isn't in Philly anymore, getting canned by Jeff Lurie and replaced by Doug Pederson, now in his first year. The Eagles sorely miss a player like Jackson. They don't have any receivers who can stretch the field, much less any receivers who are really any good.

Jackson has now spent three seasons in Washington, serving primarily as the deep threat for Jay Gruden's offense. His 2014 season was fantastic, with Jackson posting 56 catches for 1,169 yards (good for a league-best 20.9 yards per catch).

DeSean Jackson spent his first seasons with the Eagles. USATSI

He hasn't been quite as dominant since, but the 19 games he's played in 2015 and 2016 have seen him accumulate 68 catches for 1,113 yards.

Meanwhile, the Eagles traded for Dorial Green-Beckham before the year because of concerns over their depth at wideout. Those concerns manifested themselves in game form with the struggles of first-round pick Nelson Agholar, who was essentially benched earlier this year.

Washington isn't likely to retain Jackson -- he's going to command decent money, is getting older (he's now 30) and the Redskins are probably going to have their franchise tag tied up in a Kirk Cousins contract negotiation.

Philly badly needs a take-the-top-off guy for its offense and Jackson would make sense in a return role to serve as a deep threat who would allow Carson Wentz to throw further than the line of scrimmage.