DeSean Jackson made “an honest mistake” when he overslept Saturday and missed a team meeting, his spokesman said this morning after news broke that the wide receiver will be inactive today for the game against the Cardinals, according to Jonathan Tamari of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

“He wants to be an Eagle, he’s happy being an Eagle, he loves what he’s doing in the community, but he realizes there are consequences for his actions and he’s not above the team,” said Jackson spokesman Bobby McRae. “When he gets back he’s going to be motivated and he’s going to work hard to contribute to what he needs to do.”

Jackson made it to a team walk through Saturday, but missing the morning meeting was enough to cause the Eagles to sit him today. Jackson also missed part of another meeting last week.

Jackson’s benching, ignited speculation that his relationship with the Eagles was breaking down in light of the fact that he has not received a new contract from the team.  The Pro Bowler  is earning only $600,000 a year while Michael Vick and Steve Smith both received new contracts.  To his credit Jackson had not publicly vented his private frustration with the situation.