Report: Jeffery undergoes successful shoulder surgery

PHILADELPHIA (WIS) - Former South Carolina star and current Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is on the mend.

According to NFL.com, Jeffery underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn rotator cuff.

Jeffery ended the season with 57 catches, 789 receiving yards, and a team-high nine touchdowns this season. That includes Jeffery's three catches for 73 yards and his 34-yard touchdown catch in Super Bowl LII.

This was Jeffery's first season with the Eagles. He signed a one-year deal with Philadelphia before receiving a four-year extension near the end of the regular season.

The 28-year-old Jeffery has played 79 games during his career in the NFL. Over the last six seasons, he's collected 361 catches for 5,338 yards and 35 touchdowns.

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