DeSean Jackson attends Cavs game on first day of Redskins OTAs (Photos)

DeSean Jackson was noticeably absent on the first day of the Washington Redskins’ organized team activities Tuesday. Later that day, we found out why.

Pictured above is Jackson sitting courtside at Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in Cleveland alongside Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe and NBA draft prospect Montrezl Harrell.

Jackson also posted a photo of himself with LeBron James after the Cavs clinched a spot in the NBA Finals.

Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said that Jackson’s absence from OTAs was expected and that the talented wideout will rejoin the team next week. OTAs are completely voluntary, but Jackson was one of only five Redskins players who were not in attendance Tuesday.

The others, according to the Washington Post, who missed OTAs were tackle Trent Williams, tight end Jordan Reed, linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, and cornerback Tracy Porter. Reed and Kerrigan are injured, Williams missed a flight from Houston due to heavy flooding in the area and Porter’s flight was canceled.

OTAs are classified as voluntary, so Jackson is within his rights to not attend. Still, it’s become pretty rare for players to miss them – especially to attend a basketball game when your team is coming off a 4-12 season.

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