The Eagles could be looking for a bigger name outside.
In need of a deep threat — and reportedly in talks about a trade for 49ers wideout Torrey Smith — the Eagles are interested in Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and attempting to make a move for the 2013 Pro Bowler, according to a report Tuesday night by Benjamin Allbright of Mile High Sports Radio.
Huh, #Eagles are trying for Alshon Jeffery after all.
Would need him to work out long term deal. Mid round pick to #Bears as compensation.— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) October 25, 2016
Was told they're interested and trying to make a move, not that it's done. Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) October 25, 2016
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We followed up with Allbright, who clarified the Eagles simply made an inquiry.
Jeffery, much more of a do-it-all, dynamic wide receiver than the one-dimensional Smith, is 26 years old and can become a free agent at season's end. He'll warrant good money, but would make the Eagles better in more ways than one compared to Smith.
The 6-foot-3, 218-pounder put up 89 catches for 1,421 yards and seven touchdowns in 2013, followed by 85 catches, 1,133 yards receiving and 10 scores in 2014.
This season, he has 520 yards receiving and has yet to find the end zone playing for the quarterback-challenged Bears, who are 1-6 and more than likely thinking about next season.
