Tyler Trumbauer
Just five minutes after NFL free agency officially began, word spread that the Eagles and wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey inked a deal.
Josina Anderson and ESPN had the first scoop.
Alshon Jeffery to Eagles, per @JosinaAnderson
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
More and more outlets reported and NFL Network had the terms of the deal.
Alshon Jeffery to the Eagles for 1 year — $14M
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
A wide receiver WHO CAN ACTUALLY CATCH! Are you PUMPED?
UPDATE:
It turns out the Jeffrey had more lucrative offers, but wanted to hop on the Wentz Wagon.
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