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Eagles’ Super Bowl standout Alshon Jeffery arrested for insurance fraud

Nypost · · 278 words · By Jenna Lemoncelli
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What to know about Eagles’ Super Bowl standout Alshon Jeffery arrested for insurance fraud

Pro Bowl wideout Alshon Jeffery was arrested for insurance fraud on Wednesday in California, according to TMZ Sports.

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What happened

Pro Bowl wideout Alshon Jeffery was arrested for insurance fraud on Wednesday in California, according to TMZ Sports.

Why it matters

Jeffery, who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 season, reportedly was taken into police custody for conceal/fail to disclose insurance benefit or payment and has since been released.

Common ground

No other details of the arrest were disclosed.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The wideout hasn’t played since he was released by the Eagles in March 2021.”
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Pro-Football-Reference and other sources confirm the Philadelphia Eagles released Alshon Jeffery on March 17, 2021, and that he has not played in the NFL since.
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web search NEUTRAL — He has since been released after being booked Wednesday morning.He would sign with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 and was a part of their Super Bowl LII winning team. Jefferey was released by the Eag…
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/former-nfl-wr-alshon-jeffery-repor…
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web search NEUTRAL — March 17, 2021: The Philadelphia Eagles released WR Alshon Jeffery.Alshon Jeffery has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. How many games did Alshon Jeffery play? Alshon Jeffery played 109 games ov…
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JeffAl00.ht…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Philadelphia Eagles have released wide receiver Alshon Jeffery after four seasons.Getty Images.There was no way that Jeffery was going to retain his job, even with Wentz off the books. The Eagles …
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/2021/03/eagles-relea…
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Claim 2: “Jeffery has yet to address the matter publicly as of Friday morning; The Post’s has reached out for comment.”
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One source mentions TMZ reported the arrest on Friday, and another source provides a statement from Jeffery's side 'categorically denying' the allegations, implying the process of addressing the matter is ongoing.
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web search NEUTRAL — Alshon Jeffery (born February 14, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carol…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alshon_Jeffery
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web search NEUTRAL — Alshon Jeffrey arrest details. TMZ reported on Friday that earlier in the week, Jeffrey was arrested in California for insurance fraud.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alshon-jeffrey-arrest-deta…
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web search NEUTRAL — "These are unfounded allegations only, and Alshon has not been convicted of any offense. He will address this matter through the legal process, and he remains confident that the facts will demonstrate…
https://centralbucksnews.com/news/2026/apr/17/philadelphia-e…
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Claim 3: “Insurance fraud is a felony punishable by up to five years in state prison and a $50,000 fine in the state of California.”
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While the provided evidence confirms that felonies in California carry prison time and that fraud can lead to specific sentences, none of the provided sources explicitly confirm the specific 'five years and $50,000 fine' penalty for insurance fraud specifically.
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web search NEUTRAL — For example, in California, losses of $500,000 or more will result in an extra two, three, or five years in prison in addition to the regular penalty for the fraud.[61] The U.S. government's 2006 frau…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraud
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web search NEUTRAL — In California, a felony is a crime carrying a minimum sentence of one year in custody unless you qualify for probation. Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors, which usually carry up to six month…
https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/defense/laws/felony/
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web search NEUTRAL — California law defines a felony as a crime that carries a penalty of death, incarceration in state prison, or—for certain lower-level felonies—incarceration in county jail. Other less-serious offenses…
https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/criminal-def…
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Claim 4: “Jeffery was an All-American at South Carolina, which retired his No. 1 jersey in 2023.”
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Although the 'Evidence gathered' section for claim 8 says 'No evidence found', the evidence provided for claim 7 explicitly states: 'South Carolina retired his number in 2023' and Wikipedia confirms he was an All-American.
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Claim 5: “He caught three passes for 73 yards and one outstanding touchdown in the first quarter that gave the Eagles an early lead in Super Bowl 2018.”
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Wikipedia and other sports reports confirm Jeffery had 3 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown in Super Bowl LII.
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web search NEUTRAL — In the Super Bowl, Jeffery caught 3 passes for 73 yards and scored the first touchdown of the game.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alshon_Jeffery
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web search NEUTRAL — Jeffery caught three passes for 73 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown.Jeffery finished with three catches for 73 yards, including a touchdown — all in the first half. He was limited by cramps late i…
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2018/2/4/18362595/promise-kept-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alshon Jeffery was met with an interesting sight when the Eagles reached the airport in Minneapolis for the trip home: the Patriots’ jet. He couldn’t resist roasting it on the tarmac on his way out of…
https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2018/2/5/16975718/alshon-jef…
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Claim 6: “Pro Bowl wideout Alshon Jeffery was arrested for insurance fraud on Wednesday in California, according to TMZ Sports.”
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Multiple independent sources (iHeart, Sporting News, and others citing TMZ) report that Alshon Jeffery was arrested for insurance fraud in California on Wednesday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Former NFL wide receiver Alshon Jeffery was reportedly arrested for insurance fraud in California on Wednesday (April 15), TMZ Sports reports.
https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-04-17-former-super-bowl-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pro Bowl wideout Alshon Jeffery was arrested for insurance fraud on Wednesday in California, according to TMZ Sports.Insurance fraud is a felony punishable by up to five years in state prison and a $5…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/sports/eagles-super-bowl-stand…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alshon Jeffrey arrest details. TMZ reported on Friday that earlier in the week, Jeffrey was arrested in California for insurance fraud.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/alshon-jeffrey-arre…
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Claim 7: “A second-round pick by the Bears in the 2012 NFL draft, Jeffery spent five seasons with Chicago from 2012 to 2016.”
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Wikipedia and draft results confirm Jeffery was a second-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2012 and played there from 2012 to 2016.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jeffery was selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. As a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, he won Super Bowl LII. South Carolina retired his number in 2023.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alshon_Jeffery
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web search NEUTRAL — With the 45th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have selected Alshon Jeffery, a wide receiver from the University of South Carolina, who came into the NFL Draft as a second or early third …
https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bears/2012/4/27/2982133…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chicago Bears Select Alshon Jeffery 2nd Round 45th Overall. In a strategic move during the 2012 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Alshon Jeffery in the second round, 45th overall.
https://www.tiktok.com/@dubb.gee.tv/video/761047346856334465…
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Claim 8: “Jeffery, who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 season, reportedly was taken into police custody for conceal/fail to disclose insurance benefit or payment and has since been released.”
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Multiple sources confirm he was arrested for 'conceal/fail to disclose insurance benefit or payment' and has since been released, and that he won a Super Bowl with the Eagles in the 2017 season.
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web search NEUTRAL — The 36-year-old Jeffery was arrested for "insurance fraud and conceal/fail to disclose insurance benefits or payment.” He has since been released after being booked Wednesday morning.
https://www.aol.com/articles/former-nfl-wr-alshon-jeffery-15…
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web search NEUTRAL — Former NFL wide receiver Alshon Jeffery was reportedly arrested. | iHeart.Jeffery recorded 475 receptions for 6,786 yards and 46 touchdowns during nine NFL seasons, which included five with the Bears …
https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-04-17-former-super-bowl-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jeffery, who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 season, reportedly was taken into police custody for conceal/fail to disclose insurance benefit or payment and has since been rel…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/sports/eagles-super-bowl-stand…
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Claim 9: “Philadelphia ultimately held on for a 41-33 win over the Patriots in the big game, which took place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.”
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Wikipedia and news reports confirm the Eagles defeated the Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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web search NEUTRAL — The underdog Eagles defeated the Patriots with a score of 41–33 to win their first Super Bowl and their first NFL title...Super Bowl LII was an American football game played to determine the champion …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_LII
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web search NEUTRAL — The Philadelphia Eagles edged past the New England Patriots, 41-33.Alshon Jeffery, 17, of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a 34 yard pass, over Eric Rowe, 25, of the New England Patriots, for a touchdo…
https://abcnews.com/US/philadelphia-eagles-top-england-patri…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII on Sunday night. The Eagles scored first with a field goal in the first quarter and were ahead 22-12 at halftime after…
https://www.aol.com/philadelphia-eagles-defeat-england-patri…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.