The Philadelphia Eagles have signed WR Alshon Jeffery to a 4-year, $52 million extension through the 2021 season. This was announced by the team early this morning.
#Eagles have signed WR Alshon Jeffery to a four-year contract extension through the 2021 season.
#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/MnGAwElCgP
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 2, 2017
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the deal has about 1 million in incentives while NFL insider Ian Rappaport reports $27 million is guaranteed.
The Eagles seemed to be impressed with Jeffery’s performance enough to hold on to him long term. Alshon was originally signed to a 1 year deal worth $14 million in March this offseason.
In the first 11 games of the year, Jeffery hauled in 43 catches for 619 yards and seven touchdowns. Jeffery has also caught three two-point conversions.
Alshon released this statement;
“First of all I just want to thank Jeffrey Lurie and the entire Eagles organization. Like I said the other day, I love it here. I’m blessed to have the opportunity to play for this organization and for these fans. Everyone has welcomed me with open arms and now I’m looking forward to being here for a long time. We have a great group here and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
Carson Wentz also seemed to approve of his new long-term teammate.
Let’s go bro!!!!!! ? Pumped we get to keep ballin together for years to come! @TheWorldof_AJ https://t.co/6lwFalUpRs
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) December 2, 2017
