The Facts: Jeffery didn't come to agreement on a multi-year deal this offseason, which leaves Jeffery playing out this year for the franchise tender of $14.6 million and on track for free agency after he season. That situation has created some discomfort between teams and players in the past, but General Manager Ryan Pace is confident that it isn't "going to affect him at all." Jeffery signed his tender early in the process, so he'll be at camp and Pace believes that the negotiating process didn't leave any scars that will preclude the two sides from coming together after the season.

Diehards Line: Pace also noted that Jeffery’s ability to stay healthy — the wideout missed seven games in 2015 — this season will impact any future talks. “Those negotiations were friendly the whole time,” Pace said, via the Chicago Sun-Times. “I don’t think it’s uncommon when you’re negotiating off the franchise tag to sometimes not come to an agreement. But that doesn’t mean there’s any ill will. We can revisit it after the season. But I’m optimistic. He’s a talented player. He knows he has to stay healthy. And we’ll see going forward. ..." As PFT notes, Jeffery produced well when he was on the field last season, just as he did while playing in every game during the 2013 and 2014 seasons. If he can do that again in 2016, one big obstacle to a long-term deal will be a little smaller in next year’s contract talks.