The Facts: As the Eagles gear up for the season, Jeffery has remained on PUP. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, though he’s progressing according to plan, sources say the timing of his rotator cuff surgery -- following the Super Bowl win -- means there’s a chance he may not be ready for the opener.
Diehards Line:Rapoport added that Jeffery could stay on PUP (which would cost him at least the first six weeks of the season). ... As NFL.com's Chris Wesseling suggests, should Jeffery miss the start of the season, the Eagles' wide-receiver depth will be tested beyond deep threat Mike Wallace and slot weapon Nelson Agholor. Expect Carson Wentz to lean heavily on his tight-end tandem of Zach Ertz and promising second-round rookie Dallas Goedert as he attempts to recapture his own pre-injury form. ... We'll follow up as needed.