DeSean Jackson backs Robert Griffin III

Washington Redskins receiver DeSean Jackson has revealed that he stood up in support of quarterback Robert Griffin III during a team meeting last week.

Jackson admitted that he didn't tend to say much in similar situations during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles, but he felt as though it was necessary this time round.

"I just felt it was needed. Silence is sometimes a good thing, but if you have an opinion on a topic or a certain situation, then it needs to be spoken, and that's what I felt," Jackson told the media.

"You have to understand the importance of supporting one another. We're in this locker room together. We work so hard. We compete and do all them great things. But if everyone's not on one page, it's hard to get the benefit of the doubt."

The Redskins are 3-6 for the season so far and sit at the bottom of the NFC East as Griffin continues to settle back into his role as the starting quarterback after an ankle injury.