The Facts: Jeffery's deal with the Eagles isn't worth as much as first reported. Leaked by the player, the agent, or both to multiple outlets as a one-year deal worth $14 million, it's not. It's worth $9.5 million, with $4.5 million in incentives that will be fully reached only if Jeffery makes it to the Pro Bowl -- something he has done only once in his year, four years ago.
Diehards Line:The reason for the inaccurate reporting is simple. Jeffery and/or agent end up creating the impression that he got the best receiver deal in free agency, even though he didn’t. For Jeffery, who made franchise-tag money a year ago, it avoids the blow to the ego that comes from taking a pay cut. For the agent, it’s a contract that can be used to recruit other clients. Whatever the case, Jeffery bet on himself in a soft market. If he produces in Philadelphia, he'll have a chance test and perhaps improve his value again next year.