Rating the Rumor: Eagles 'In on' Alshon Jeffery
Ian Rapoport for the NFL Network reports the Chicago Bears are not expected to place the franchise tag on free-agent wide receiver Alshon Jeffery before the March 1 deadline. Meanwhile, league sources previously told Jason La Canfora for CBS Sports that they anticipate the Eagles being in on Jeffery should the 2013 Pro Bowler become accessible. Put two and two together, and there are folks around the NFL who believe the Eagles will pursue Jeffery when free agency opens on March 9.
