Alshon Jeffery, Philadelphia Eagles Agree to 1-Year Contract

The Philadelphia Eagles reached an agreement Thursday with wide receiver Alshon Jeffery.

Speaking with ESPN's Josina Anderson, Jeffery said his signing with the Eagles is a "done deal." NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Jeffery will earn $14 million over one year.

ESPN.com's Field Yates thinks Philadelphia has helped out quarterback Carson Wentz this offseason:

Jeffery emerged as one of the league's most dangerous offensive weapons in 2013 when he tallied 89 catches for 1,421 yards and seven touchdowns. He backed up those numbers with a terrific 2014 campaign, finishing with 85 grabs for 1,133 yards and 10 scores.

The 27-year-old South Carolina product battled lingering injuries throughout last season, however. Not only did those problems limit him to nine games in 2015, but he hasn't looked like the same dynamic weapon even when he's been on the field over the past couple of years.

He missed an extended stretch during training camp in 2016 due to a hamstring issue. At the time, the 2012 second-round selection told reporters he wasn't concerned with the opinions about his consistent health setbacks.

"I don't know what's being said on the outside," Jeffery said. "I don't read too much of that. It was just how I felt and how the coaches and training staff felt about me playing. I don't know what's happening on the outside. I just want to go out there and play football."

He managed to avoid injury issues this past season, though he did receive a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. But his production remained well below expectations. He racked up just 52 catches for 821 yards and two touchdowns in 2016.

The frustration started to boil over after a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in mid-October.

"We have to score f--king touchdowns," Jeffery told reporters. "That's it. Period. Touchdowns win games. See what three points get us?"

Perhaps a change of scenery is what the Pro Bowler needs to get back on track. A fresh start can't hurt after a disappointing couple of years in Chicago, which followed a pair of breakout seasons that suggested he was on the path to becoming one of the league's best wideouts.

Jeffery will be a welcome addition to the Eagles. He may be worked into the offense slowly while learning the playbook, but he should slot into the No. 1 receiver role in time for the regular season.

Having a player capable of serving as the clear top target, at least when healthy, will allow the team's other wideouts to play roles more in line with their skill sets. Jordan Matthews should be the No. 2 option on the outside followed by Nelson Agholor and Dorial Green-Beckham in the pecking order.

Wentz went through some growing pains after a red-hot start to his career, but that's not uncommon for a rookie quarterback. Signing Jeffery will go a long way toward helping him get on track for his second year under center.