Star wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey will be signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, reports Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.
I am told Alshon Jeffery expected to sign with #Eagles
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) March 9, 2017
The deal is for just one year and for $14 million according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Alshon Jeffery to the Eagles for 1 year — $14M
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Jeffery reportedly turned down a multi-year with the Vikings but wanted to bet on himself long term with the Eagles and young Carson Wentz.
Alshon Jeffery turned down a multi-year deal with more security from Vikings, but he is betting himself long term with the Eagles and Wentz
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
This is the latest moves in creating what seems to be a completely revamped receiving corps in Philadelphia. The Eagles had one of the worst groups of receivers last season, as tight end Zach Ertz led the team in receiving yards with a mere 816.
However, after signing Jeffrey and Torrey Smith (more on that here), things look brighter for Wentz as the Eagles’ receiving corps suddenly looks formidable.
Jeffrey caught 52 balls last season for 821 yards in just 12 games. Though questions remain about Jeffrey’s ability to stay on the field — it’s been two years since he played 16 games — Jeffrey will quickly become a star in Philadelphia if he remains healthy.