"DeSean Jackson's detractors possibly received their New Year's wish Sunday because the talented but troubled wide receiver might have played his last game with the Eagles.

If so, Jackson left half-filled Lincoln Financial Field with another memorable moment, splitting two helpless Washington defenders with his speed and gliding under a 62-yard touchdown toss early in the fourth quarter of the Eagles' season-ending 34-10 win over the Redskins.

Afterward, speaking softly as usual, Jackson's words said that he hoped to play next year in Philadelphia. But, just like being on the receiving end of a TD pass, it will take two to make it happen.

Jackson has now finished the final year of his original four-year rookie contract. The Eagles could slap the dreaded Franchise Tag on No. 10, which would probably cost the club around $10 million for next season. Or, owner Jeff Lurie could let the entertaining and enigmatic Jackson walk the free-agent path.

But, for what his words are worth, Jackson says he wants to be back.

"It is a young team — I think the energy here is very exciting," Jackson said of what he liked most about playing in Philadelphia.

However, like his divisive career in Philadelphia, where he became the first player in NFL history to make the Pro Bowl in two different positions, Jackson didn't end his answer by just saying the team is young and exciting."