Alshon Jeffrey to hit free agency

[mykcuz]

Bears unlikely to franchise tag Alshon Jeffery again this season

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The Chicago Bears are unlikely to use the franchise tag on wide receiver Alshon Jeffery for another season, a source confirmed to ESPN.

There is a strong likelihood that Jeffery will sign with another team once free agency begins on March 9, the source said.

Teams have until Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET to use their franchise designation.

NFL Network first reported the news of the Bears' plans.

Jeffery's numbers took a hit the past two seasons because of injuries and a suspension, but the 2013 Pro Bowl selection is one of the most productive receivers in team history and is still an upper-echelon receiver with 13 career 100-yard receiving games.

Despite playing under the $14.599 million franchise tag in 2016, Jeffery caught only 52 balls for 821 yards and two touchdowns in 12 appearances as Chicago started three different quarterbacks -- Jay Cutler, Brian Hoyer and Matt Barkley. He missed four games after serving a suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

From 2013-14, Jeffery combined for 174 receptions, 2,554 yards and 17 touchdowns. He missed seven games due to a variety of injuries in 2015.

He was drafted by the Bears in the second round in 2012 out of South Carolina.

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[mykcuz]

At 27, he's 6 years younger than Marshall, about 6'3 218 but how much will he cost?

Hard not to look at him as a playmaker to help a young offense who can mature into a veteran roll over the next 3 years.

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[NewMFS62]

I'd be afraid of getting ANY wide receiver from the Chicago Bears. They haven't known what it is to have a real quarterback throw to them since the days of Sid Luckman.
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[gmf1369]

Jeffrey will probably seeking upwards of $11 Million annual, not worth the headache in a rebuild process...

 

[jetgreen13]

even to have freed up as much money as we have (& probably will continue to) i would still be very disappointed in breaking the bank on a luxury pick..

just don't see how this could be spun as a logical move..

 

[Old#15]

even to have freed up as much money as we have (& probably will continue to) i would still be very disappointed in breaking the bank on a luxury pick..

just don't see how this could be spun as a logical move..

Agree 100%

 

[TebowCan'tThrow]

Been suspended twice I believe. Pass. Should have been drafted instead of Stephen Hill. This organization will never be worth a shit until they learn how to draft especially in 2nd round. IN 2012, the Jets drafted Copies two spots before Ingram and Hill two spots before Jeffery.

 

[Bigmoe]

I They haven't known what it is to have a real quarterback throw to them
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Then they should feel right at home on the Jets

 

[mykcuz]

Then they should feel right at home on the Jets

Exactly my thought,ha.

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[soj]

He would be a mistake because of his propensity to get into trouble... please say no.