2017 NFL Free Agency: 10 Players In Line For Huge Paydays

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Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the second half at Soldier Field. Philadelphia won 29-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Alshon Jeffery (WR, Chicago Bears)

There isn’t a lot going right for the Chicago Bears offense at present. The offensive line is struggling to pass protection. Running the ball has become an afterthought and their offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains seems routinely overmatched. One of the few lone bright spots through two ugly games has been Alshon Jeffery. The wide receiver bet on himself by accepting the franchise tag and so far it’s paying off. In two games he has 201 yards on just nine catches.

Injuries have been his primary hindrance in the past and he’s dealing with one yet again. Still the production is there, despite the ongoing unwillingness from the Bears to find more ways to get him the football. There is no question that he will become the biggest target on the open market come next March if he plays the rest of the year like he has so far. Chicago will be in position to prevent him from leaving. They will have the ability to tag him again if necessary, not to mention upwards of $50 million in available cap space.

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