Justin

Jenkins

Jenkins looked likely to make the Eagles as the team’s fifth receiver before the injury.

Jenkins, a former Eagle, is a slot-receiver prospect who most recently was with the Hamburg Sea Devils of NFL Europa. Thompson knows defensive coordinator Perry Fewell from Chicago. Huggins might be a practice squad candidate.

The special teamer got an extension this offseason, but doesn’t offer anything on offense. The Bills may bring him back later on if injuries strike.

Jenkins was just cut just before Monday night’s loss to the Patriots so the Bills could add a tight end to the active roster. Derek Fine (hamstring) couldn’t go so Jonathan Stupar had to be activated from the practice squad.

Very disappointing after Parrish was off to the best start of his four-year career as a slot receiver. He’s also an electric punt returner. Don’t assume James Hardy will play a ton more now because Justin Jenkins will get snaps in the slot. Leodis McKelvin will likely take over on punt returns.

Purely a special teamer, Jenkins was a fringe roster player who failed to catch a pass in three seasons with the Bills.

Losing a fifth receiver wouldn’t normally be big news. But with Todd Pinkston out for the year and T.O.'s status shaky, the Eagles are getting awfully shaky at wideout.

“If he keeps going like he has the last couple of days, he’s going to make a run at (a roster spot),” coach Andy Reid said. “He’s doing a nice job.”

Jenkins, annually in a roster crunch, will make minimum salaries in both years. The special teamer was due for restricted free agency at the end of the month. After three years in the league, he has yet to record a reception.