The Arizona Cardinals could get some reinforcements this week when they take on the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles this coming Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium.
The team announced it has designated three players to return from injured reserve, allowing them to start practicing. It opens a 21-day window in which they can be activated and retake their place on the 53-man roster.
They designated receiver Antoine Wesley and quarterback Colt McCoy to return from injured reserve and designated cornerback Antonio Hamilton to return from the NFI (non-football injury) list.
Wesley suffered a hip/groin injury back in training camp and has not yet played this season. McCoy had a calf injury and Hamilton suffered serious burns in a cooking accident at home.
Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said last week that it might be a little much to expect Hamilton back this week. At the very least, they can see how he looks in practice.
McCoy and Wesley are likely candidates to be activated this week. Wesley’s return will be welcome, especially if A.J. Green is still sidelined with a bone bruise in his knee.
Teams are able to designate up to eight players to return from injured reserve, NFI or the practice squad injured reserve in a season.
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