The Eagles have waived receiver Jordan Matthews.

Related players: Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor, Mack Hollins, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Greg Ward.

With Matthews gone, the Eagles must feel good about getting Jeffery and Agholor back sooner than later. But Ward also factored into the picture in Week 12 against the Seahawk and the team may just feel better about Ward vs. Matthews at this point. The Eagles WR situation is a mess and QB Carson Wentz has suffered especially as of late as a result.

What Jordan Matthews does have is chemistry with Carson Wentz -- one of his best friends -- along with a deep understanding of Doug Pederson's offense. Both were evident in his second game back last season when he sprang loose for a 56-yard touchdown against the Tennessee Titans. He played 36 percent of the snaps on average and usually received two to three targets per game in 2018.

Last year Matthews caught 20 balls for 300 yards, averaging a career-best 15 yards per catch. He's only 27 but is more of a slot receiver than a deep threat.

49ers WR Jalen Hurd has been placed on IR due to his balky back. In a corresponding move, the 49ers signed Jordan Matthews.

Jalen Hurd had a strong preseason and looked poised to make an impact this year until his injury. This move won't have any fantasy impact this year, but Hurd is still worth holding onto in dynasty leagues.

Beat writer Matt Barrows believes the first four receiver spots would go to "Dante Pettis, Deebo Samuel, Jalen Hurd, and Trent Taylor," and that would leave just "two spots for Marquise Goodwin, Jordan Matthews, Kendrick Bourne and Richie James" to compete over.

Barrows says that all the receivers competing for a spot have had good days, but of late it's Been Kendrick Bourne putting up the strongest work. Marquise Goodwin likely still has an in based on his work in the past, but he's not locked in, which means he shouldn't be locked into your draft day plans.