Former Arkansas star and Eagles great Jason Peters signs with new NFL team

Offensive lineman and former Arkansas standout Jason Peters is on the move.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 39-year-old has signed with the Chicago Bears. The news was reported to Schefter by Peters’ agent, Vince Taylor.

Former Eagles’ OT Jason Peters is signing with the Bears, per his agent @ELSportsLLC.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 14, 2021

Peters, who was a 2nd-team All-SEC tight end with the Razorbacks after switching from the defensive line, signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2004 and was a Pro Bowl selection in 2007 and 2008. However, following a contract dispute with the Bills, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles prior to the 2009 season, where he won Super Bowl LII, was a Pro Bowl pick 7 more times, and was named to the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade team. He was also named a First-Team All-Pro in 2011 and 2013.

On Oct. 3, Peters suffered a foot injury and was put on the injured reserve list. Despite coming off the list on Oct. 31, he elected to have season-ending toe surgery on Dec. 12.

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