It appeared that the Arizona Cardinals were going to get wide receiver Antoine Wesley back after missing the first four weeks of the season. He had a groin/hip injury that landed him on injured reserve.
Now, after being designated to return and practicing this week, he apparently has a new injury and it could cost him the rest of the season.
According to Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson, it is feared that Wesley has torn his quadriceps. He is having an MRI on it Friday.
Since he has already been designated to return, the three-week window to be reactivated has already opened. If he is unable to come back by the end of the three weeks, he will remain on IR for the remainder of the season.
Wesley had 19 receptions last season for 208 yards and three touchdowns. There was optimism he would be able to expand his role this season and was having a good offseason and beginning of training camp before his injury.
This injury is yet another setback a wide receiver room that has taken several hits this season.
At minimum, he is surely not going to be reinstated to the roster to play against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday. His season might be over before it even begins.
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