Report: Bears WR Alshon Jeffery Suspended 4 Games
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Chicago Bears star wideout Alshon Jeffery has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's performance enhancing drug policy, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Jeffery, 26, will reportedly begin serving the suspension immediately, eligible to return on Monday, December 12th after the Bears' Week 14 game.
Bears WR Alshon Jeffery suspended four games for violating its PED policy.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 14, 2016
Bears WR Alshon Jeffery's 4-game suspension will cost him $3.435 million this season - and more in offseason, when he becomes a free agent.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 14, 2016
Jeffery is set to be the NFL's top free-agent wide receiver after the season and the Eagles reportedly had interest in the 6'3″, 216 pound receiver.
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Jeffery has 40 catches for 630 yards and one touchdown in nine games this season.