He battled injuries in 2019 and was limited to 10 games, but he still scored at least 11 PPR points in five of those outings. Jeffery is in the midst of a lengthy recovery process from Lisfranc surgery in December, entering the third season of a four-year contract with a full guarantee for his $9.91 million base salary in 2020.
And DeSean Jackson is also expected back, as well as other featured members of the passing game in Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert, Miles Sanders and Boston Scott.
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton told reporters Wednesday that he wouldn't be surprised if the NFL had to suspend some games on the 2020 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.All 32 infectious disease emergency response plans submitted by member clubs have been approved by the NFL Players Association, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.Thursday, Mar 09, 2017 09:11 AM© 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. 1 receiver - if healthy.
Alshon Jeffery has landed with the Philadelphia Eagles and now joins a suddenly crowded group with Torrey Smith, Jordan Matthews, and Zach Ertz. While Alshon Jeffery enters 2020 with his proverbial stock at an all time low, don't discount his ability to impact the Philadelphia Eagles' offense. 7 . Alex Gelhar weighs the fantasy implications. A report in May suggested the 30-year-old wideout could start the regular season on the PUP list, while multiple Philadelphia beat writers have suggested the Eagles could still try to trade Jeffery. The addition of first-round pick Jalen Reagor could allow the Eagles to take a cautious approach with Jeffery as he works his way back from surgery throughout the summer and into fall.© 2004-2020 CBS Interactive.
It’d be great if Jeffery could get back to being an effective contributor. View fantasy football projections for Alshon Jeffery (Philadelphia Eagles).
Alshon Jeffery can come off the active/PUP list any time before the regular season.
All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved.Jeffery (foot) could open the 2020 season on the PUP list, Mike Kaye of NJ.com reports.Jeffery remains in the midst of a lengthy rehab process after having undergone Lisfranc surgery in December, and even discounting the possibility of quarantine-related challenges inhibiting his recovery, there's no guarantee that the 30-year-old wideout will be ready to go by Week 1.
He's worth a mid- to late-round pick in all leagues.Images by Getty Images and US PresswireJeffery (foot) almost certainly will start training camp on the PUP list, but he could be removed before the regular season, Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com reports.Jeffery had Lisfranc surgery in December, and his estimated nine-month recovery timeline makes him questionable for Week 1.
Jeffery seems destined to start the 2020 season on the PUP list, unfortunately. Heading into the third season of his four-year deal with Philadelphia, Jeffery's fully guaranteed $9.91 million base salary for 2020 essentially ensures that he won't be cut, and he's the team's best option as an X receiver when healthy, but it's possible that continued injury concerns could incentivize the exploration of a tentative trade.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman referred to Jeffery (foot) as "the elephant in the room" when he spoke to reporters Thursday, adding that the priority for the wide receiver is to get healthy, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.Roseman also acknowledged that Jeffery is aware of what's being said about him, presumably including trade rumors and (unconfirmed) reports of a fractured relationship with quarterback Carson Wentz. The 30-year-old is returning from a … In that case, he'd miss the first six weeks of the Eagles' 2020 campaign.
For what it's worth, Wentz has shot down those rumors on multiple occasions, even saying he's confident Jeffery will contribute to the team this upcoming season, per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
If he starts the season on reserve/PUP, he’ll have to sit out at least the first 6 weeks.
Eagles' Alshon Jeffery: Possible PUP list candidate. A stint on the PUP list would make him ineligible for practice until he's removed, and remaining on the list for the start of the regular season would rule him out for the first six weeks. Philadelphia will be without Alshon Jeffery to begin training camp.