All you need to know about new Eagles WR Andre Patton

Obi Melifonwu wasn’t the only addition to the Eagles roster on Thursday afternoon. The team announced that former Chargers receiver Andre Patton has also been signed.

This hardly comes as a surprise. The Eagles have a deep wide receiver group, but as things stand, it’s looking pretty barren due to minor injuries.

Jalen Reagor – lower body – limited

Greg Ward – Non COVID illness – limited

Travis Fulgham – lower body – day-to-day

Quez Watkins – lower body – day-to-day

With at least two of those receivers playing in the slot and another two with the ability to play both inside and outside, it means plenty of exposure for players like John Hightower and J.J Arcega-Whiteside, but until those players…