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Eagles WR Jordan Matthews on trade rumors: 'That’s fake news. Alternative facts'

“I don’t really care about that stuff," the wide receiver added.

Jordan Matthews was rumored to be available via trade this offseason. The Eagles' fourth-year receiver did not sound concerned about the speculation.

"That's fake news. Alternative facts," Matthews said Tuesday with a smile. "I don't really care about that stuff, bro. I feel like it's the NFL – everybody has a price. Those talks, they happen. It really doesn't faze me in any way."

But Matthews, who has been the Eagles' No. 1 wide receiver the past two years, enters the final season of his contract without a long-term commitment in Philadelphia. The Eagles signed two wide receivers and drafted two, and his future with the team beyond this season is undetermined.

"I haven't really talked to anybody about that," Matthews said. "I don't really focus on that too much, to be honest. I think you all know me by now. That's not what really fuels me. It's one of the last things I actually think about. Whatever happens is going to end up happening. I just try to come out here and do what I need to do for my team."

Matthews also said the concept of being a No. 1 receiver can be overblown. Multiple receivers run routes on a given play, and it's up to them to get open and catch the ball. If they fulfill their responsibilities, the opportunities will come.

Coach Doug Pederson said Matthews "has been a big part of this offense and he is still a big part of this offense." Pederson cited Matthews' relationship with quarterback Carson Wentz as an asset and the need to get Matthews healthy again. Matthews is still returning to full health from an ankle injury suffered late last season.

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