But Jackson was unceremoniously released by former Eagles head coach Chip Kelly in the spring of 2014, coming off Jackson's best season in the NFL when he had 82 receptions for 1,332 yards. He was signed right away by Washington, and spent the next three seasons there. Jackson had some of his best games against the Eagles during that time.

So far Sanders’ coaching staff includes only former Woodrow Wilson head coach Travis Clark, a longtime mentor who was with him Wednesday. But he has already attracted about a dozen recruits since his hiring became public Dec. 26 and pledged to also build a strong coaching crew that may, he hinted, also have some familiar names.

Former Philadelphia Eagles stars Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson have taken on roles as HBCU coaches, and now it seems former Eagles standout LeSean “Shady” McCoy is looking to follow in their footsteps.