Former Eagles, Bears Star Alshon Jeffery Facing Up To 5 Years In Prison

Former Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery was arrested this week and faces up to five years in prison plus a substantial fine.

According to TMZ, Jeffery was arrested in California on Wednesday on charges of insurance fraud and concealing/failing to disclose insurance benefit or payment. He was booked on Wednesday morning at around 8 a.m. and was later released.

Per the report, insurance fraud is a felony which carries up to five years in prison plus a fine that's double the amount of the fraud committed.

Jeffery in the NFL

Jeffery built a productive NFL career as a big-bodied, physical wide receiver known for contested catches and red-zone ability. After starring at University of South Carolina, he was selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Jeffery quickly emerged as one of the league's top young receivers, posting back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2013 and 2014.

His breakout 2013 campaign included over 1,400 receiving yards and a Pro Bowl selection, as he formed a dangerous tandem with Brandon Marshall in Chicago. Injuries later affected his consistency with the Bears, but he remained a respected playmaker.

Jeffery's career reached its peak after signing with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017. He became a key target for quarterback Carson Wentz and later Nick Foles during the Eagles' championship season, helping the franchise win Super Bowl LII over the New England Patriots.

Jeffery caught a touchdown in the NFC Championship Game and another in the Super Bowl, cementing his place in Philadelphia history. Though injuries shortened his later years, he finished his career with over 6,700 receiving yards and over 50 touchdowns.

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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 7:20 AM.