Eagles bring back WR Markus Wheaton; WRs Mack Hollins, Alshon Jeffery out Week 1

The Eagles cut veteran wide receiver Markus Wheaton on their way to 53 players, but they reversed course on Tuesday.

Wheaton is back with the team after they placed tight end Richard Rodgers on injured reserve. Rodgers has a knee injury and could return after eight weeks on the list should the Eagles decide to use one of their two return slots.

Related players: Mack Hollins, Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor, Mike Wallace

Fantasy Impact: 

Wheaton is back with Jeffery and Hollins ruled out for Thursday, the story said. Wheaton suffered through a hamstring injury, the same injury which limited him last year with the Bears. Wheaton likely won't make a huge fantasy impact despite his return.

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