Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has been cleared for contact, coach Doug Pederson said Wednesday. Jeffery's game status will be determined later in the week, but the medical clearance seemed to be last obstacle after he started practicing two weeks ago.
"Alshon's doing well, he's cleared, and we're excited to get him in the mix and see where he's at," Pederson said. "We'll make a final determination obviously later in the week."
Jeffery has not yet played this season after undergoing offseason rotator-cuff surgery. The offense needs Jeffery, whose presence will help the other wide receivers. Pederson said Jeffery's return would offer continuity and "flow with that group." Pederson would not say if Jeffery would resume his normal workload if he plays.
"You'll have to wait until Sunday," Pederson said.
