Alshon Jeffery out for season with foot injury

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery is driven off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is out for the reason.

The team placed Jeffery on Injured Reserve with a foot injury on Thursday.

Jeffery suffered the injury in Monday's victory against the New York Giants.

Coach Doug Pederson had called it a "significant" injury following's the team's 23-17 win.

Jeffery was taken to the locker room on a cart during the second quarter. He was not contacted on the play, but left the field limping before throwing down his helmet and entering the medical tent. He then sat in the front seat of a cart that headed into the tunnel.

Jeffery finished the season with 43 catches for 430 yards and four touchdowns.

The Birds promoted wide receiver Robert Davis from the practice squad to the active roster.

The Eagles also signed wide receiver Deontay Burnett to the practice squad.

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ESPN contributed to this report.