Alshon Jeffery Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation on Bears WR

October 26, 2016   ·   Scott Polacek   ·   Jump to comments

The 2016 season is shaping up to be a lost one for the 1-6 Chicago Bears, and star wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is reportedly generating trade interest with the Nov. 1 deadline approaching.
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Pederson Denies Eagles Have Interest in Jeffery  Wednesday, Oct. 26 Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson told reporters there is "no legitimacy" to NFL writer Benjamin Allbright's Tuesday report that the Eagles "are trying for [Jeffery]." Allbright noted Philadelphia would need to work out a long-term deal with the receiver.
According to Spotrac, Jeffery is an unrestricted free agent after the season. Accordingly, the Bears may be motivated to move him so they receive something in return before he bolts for another team in the offseason.
Allbright noted the Bears would get a mid-round pick back in a trade as compensation.
For the Eagles, Jeffery would fill a glaring need for offensive playmakers. They are 4-2 and only one game behind t...

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