Philadelphia's Jackson goes for 900 against Avengers

Wednesday March 19, 2008

NEW YORK – Philadelphia Soul WR CHRIS JACKSON can become the fifth player in AFL history to record 900 career receptions when the Soul (3-0) face the Los Angeles Avengers (2-1) on Thursday, March 20, at 10:30 p.m. ET (CSN Philadelphia – Live, FSN Prime Ticket, Delay at 10 p.m. PT).

Jackson stands six receptions shy of reaching the milestone and can do so against his former team. Jackson spent the first five seasons (2000-04) of his AFL career in Los Angeles where he recorded 480 of his 894 receptions. Jackson also became the first and only player in Avengers history to be named both Rookie of the Year (2000) and Offensive Player of the Year (2003).

Jackson will be the third active player to achieve the 900-reception milestone this season. In Week 1, Tampa Bay Storm WR/LB LAWRENCE SAMUELS reached 900 while Chicago WR DAMIAN HARRELL recorded reception 900 in Week 2.    

CAREER RECEPTIONS

Player	REC
Barry Wagner	991
Eddie Brown	950
Damian Harrell	916
Lawrence Samuels	914
Chris Jackson	894
Bold – Active