Pittsburgh signed Agnew to its practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Agnew actually tried out with Pittsburgh back before its regular-season opener, and he's now being brought on board ahead of Week 11. The Steelers already have six healthy wideouts on their active roster, but Agnew's experience as a returner could help his case to be elevated as the second half of the year plays out.
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Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
4/3/1995 (29)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
5'10", 190 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 5; Pk (DET)
Birthplace
San Diego, CA, USA
Position
WR
College
San Diego
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Jacksonville Jaguars
2021-2024
(3 seasons)
Detroit Lions
2017-2021
(4 seasons)
Pittsburgh signed Agnew to its practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Agnew actually tried out with Pittsburgh back before its regular-season opener, and he's now being brought on board ahead of Week 11. The Steelers already have six healthy wideouts on their active roster, but Agnew's experience as a returner could help his case to be elevated as the second half of the year plays out.
The Steelers tried out Agnew (lower leg) on Monday, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports. It appears that Agnew has moved past his season-ending lower leg injury from last year after trying out with the Steelers on Monday. The veteran wide receiver, who received Pro Bowl honors after recording 752 kick and punt return yards in 2022, is expected to compete for the Steelers' top return-man duties if he's added to their roster.
Agnew hurt his shoulder in this past Sunday's loss to San Francisco, and his move to IR means he'll need to sit out at least four games. The veteran wideout has worked as the Jaguars' primary kick and punt returner this season while also tallying nine catches on 12 targets for 90 yards as a receiver. Parker Washington (knee) was activated from IR in a corresponding move and could take Washington's place as both a return man and depth wideout.
Agnew should still be considered questionable for Week 11 after Pederson added that the team will see how he progresses throughout the week. The 28-year-old's potential absence on offense would likely be minimal, especially if Zay Jones (knee) were to return; however, the team would need to turn to Christian Kirk or D'Ernest Johnson for return duties on special teams.
Prior to his exit from the contest, Agnew did not record any catches. With Zay Jones (knee) already out, Tim Jones is a candidate to see added Week 10 snaps alongside fellow WRs Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk.
The veteran return man had four catches for 36 yards last week but wasn't involved in the passing game Sunday despite the continued absence of Zay Jones (knee). Agnew played just 20 offensive snaps compared to Tim Jones' 25, but neither wideout received a target from quarterback Trevor Lawrence.