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Coach Doug Pederson said he expects Jeffery (foot) to be a big part of the Eagles offense "at some point" in 2020, referring to the wideout as "a great leader" for the team, ESPN's Tim McManus reports.
Pederson also mentioned that Jeffery's rehab from Lisfranc surgery in December is going well, though the coach wasn't able to provide any details or a timeline. 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. A full guarantee for his $9.91 million base salary would be a complicating factor in negotiations, potentially forcing the Eagles to give up a draft pick just to dump his contract. Given that sizable hurdle, the team may prefer to keep Jeffery around for at least one more year, despite the persistent rumors of discord between him and Carson Wentz. 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. 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.
