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Alshon Jeffery won’t get franchise tag from Bears — report

Alshon Jeffery, who could be the top wide receiver on the free agent market next month, reportedly will not receive the franchise tag from the Chicago Bears. That means the 27-year-old is likely to reach the open market.

The New York Giants do have a readily apparent need for a big-bodied receiver to complement Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Jeffery, who has 304 receptions in five seasons with Chicago, certainly fits that description.

It would, though, be surprising to see the Giants make a serious run at Jeffery.