Quarterback Jay Cutler and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery will share the field once again this week as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Miami Dolphins for a pair of joint practices in front of Thursday's preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field. Cameron Wake Jerseys "It's going to be great," said Jeffery on Sunday, the day before Cutler's scheduled arrival. "I'm pretty sure we'll catch up. I'm always rooting for him, so it's going to be great." The two were battery mates on the Chicago Bears for five seasons. Jarvis Landry Jerseys Jeffery had a couple big years with Cutler at the helm, including 2014 when he caught 85 balls for over 1,100 yards with 10 touchdowns. They parted ways this offseason, as Jeffery left for Philadelphia in free agency and Cutler retired, only to un-retire when Miami came calling after quarterback Ryan Tannehill re-injured his knee.

Both players made it into the headlines this week. Cutler did so by referencing his old partner, actually, calling Dolphins receiver DeVante Parker "a faster Alshon Jeffery." Jay Ajayi Jerseys Jeffery didn't know about that comment until the media informed him following Sunday's practice. "Whatever Jay says, just go with it," said Jeffery with a smile. "I haven't watched [as] much of [Parker] as when he came out of the draft, but I'm a fan of his. As long as he's making plays and catching that ball, that's all that matters."

Meanwhile, Eagles wide receivers coach Mike Groh told reporters that Jeffery is "behind" after missing a chunk of training camp with a shoulder injury. Mario Williams Jerseys "Not at all," Jeffery said when asked if he feels that is true. "But at the same time, missing a few practices here and there, just give me some time and I'll be alright." Groh added that there is time remaining for Jeffery to catch up. Time is at a premium, though. Training camp is over, and the opener at the Washington Redskins is three weeks away.

Jeffery noted that his comfort level with Cutler Ndamukong Suh Jerseys was developed "over years" and got to a point where they could line up with an unspoken understanding of what each other liked. With his old QB in town, Jeffery will be working this week to build a rapport with Wentz that is still in its infancy stages. Ryan Tannehill Jerseys Looking to quicken that process, Jeffery and Wentz stayed on the field at the end of practice Sunday to get some extra reps along with tight end Zach Ertz. "Any time we get the chance to get some extra work in, it's great," he said. "We understand it's more about us working and getting to know each other."