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Panthers WR Curtis Samuel had a small heart procedure.

It was for an irregular heartbeat according to the tweet and he's likely out this week against the Cowboys.

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

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.

Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins was held out of the session with a groin injury, but said, via Jeff McLane of Philly.com, that he expects to be good to go for Thursday’s game against the Falcons.

Alshon Jeffery is eligible to practice with the team after being activated from the physically unable to perform list over the weekend, but he’s not ready to do so yet.

Related players: Nelson Agholor, Mike Wallace, Shelton Gibson, DeAndre Carter

Jeffery is a big loss for what is likely a couple of games. Agholor and Wallace should get a lot of targets as the Eagles top-two WRs. Expect the Birds to probably use two TE sets with Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert, as well as RBs Darren Sproles and Corey Clement getting in the passing game as well.

The Raiders are signing former #Bengals WR Brandon LaFell to a 1-year deal with upside.

Related players: Amari Cooper, Jordy Nelson

There was a need after Martavis Bryant was released, Rapoport said, but his fantasy value remains to be seen at this point. LaFell could emerge as the third option behind Nelson and Cooper and ahead of the rest of the pack: Seth Roberts, Dwayne Harris, Johnny Holton and Keon Hatcher.

Nathan Peterman has been named our starting QB!

Related players: Josh Allen

The Bills will go with Peterman over the rookie Allen. Peterman has impressed in camp, according to reports. Even so, at this point neither Peterman nor Allen are expected to rank very high week-to-week and will be considered more like QB3 options.

Source: As of the 4pm ET deadline, the Raiders were planning to release WR Martavis Bryant, who has a pending appeal of a drug suspension by the NFL. Raiders moves not yet officially announced.

Related players: Amari Cooper, Jordy Nelson

It is abundantly clear that the former fantasy force in Pittsburgh should not be drafted in your leagues this season. The Raiders dealt the No. 79 overall selection for Bryant just a few months ago. Solid front office work there.

Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery is expected to miss at least the first two games of the season.

Related players: Dallas Goedert, Zach Ertz, Mike Wallace, Nelson Agholor, Mack Hollins, Kamar Aiken, Shelton Gibson

Per Schefter, the Eagles will activate Jeffery to the 53-man roster this weekend with optimism he could be back by Week 3. It's a bit of good news considering there were reports he would remain on the PUP list and miss the first six games. Agholor and Wallace should see a lot of targets at WR. But the Birds could go to two TE sets with Ertz and their top pick Geodert. RBs Darren Sproles and Corey Clement could also be involved in the passing game. Depending on who makes the cut, Hollins, Gibson or Aiken could see WR3 snaps with Jeffery out.