The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/kick returner Jamal Agnew on Thursday on a one-year deal worth a maximum of $2.5 million, a source tells NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Agnew spent last year on the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad as he recovered from a broken leg that he suffered late in the 2023 season, but he's now fully healthy. The 29-year-old former fifth-rounder (165th overall) by the Detroit Lions in 2017 out of the University of San Diego was a Pro Bowl returner in 2022 with the Jaguars, but he's unlikely to move the needle much on offense in Atlanta, where he'll serve as receiving depth behind Drake London, Darnell Mooney and Ray-Ray McCloud III, among others. Agnew was more involved on offense in his three years in Duval, but he still had only 61 catches for 641 yards and five touchdowns on 90 targets from 2021-23.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former All-Pro wide receiver/kick returner Jamal Agnew to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. Agnew had a tryout for the Steelers on Monday, and apparently they liked what they saw and added him as depth for the receiving corps and return group on special teams. The 29-year-old Agnew suffered a season-ending leg injury last year while playing in his third season with the Jacksonville Jaguars and finished with 14 catches on 21 targets for 225 yards and a touchdown in 11 games (one start). He also returned 14 punts for 144 yards and 15 kickoffs for 391 total yards. Agnew was a Pro Bowler for Jacksonville in 2023 and is expected to compete for return duties on special teams in Pittsburgh. He can remain on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues, though.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have worked out free-agent wide receiver Jamal Agnew. The former Jacksonville Jaguar has made his living as a receiver, runner, and kick returner. Agnew has never played a large role in an offense but he is a solid gadget player who can line up all over the field. He would be a solid kick returner opposite running back Cordarrelle Patterson as well. Should he sign with the Steelers, Agnew will not have fantasy appeal. However, he would be a welcome addition to that offense.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that wide receiver Jamal Agnew (leg) suffered a lower-leg fracture in the Week 17 win over the Carolina Panthers and will miss the rest of the season. Agnew caught both of his targets for 53 yards in the 26-0 win before suffering the major injury. The Jaguars receiving depth is extremely thin heading into a must-win Week 18 game against the Tennessee Titans this Sunday. Christian Kirk (core) is already out for the year, and Zay Jones (hamstring, knee) just missed his eighth game of the year this past Sunday. The 28-year-old Agnew finishes the year with only 14 receptions for 225 yards and one touchdown. If Jones cannot return in Week 18, rookie Parker Washington and Elijah Cooks will see more opportunities in the passing game behind Calvin Ridley and tight end Evan Engram.
Jamal Agnew Injured Sunday, Questionable To Return
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew (ankle) exited during the first half of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers and is officially questionable to return. At the time of his departure, he had caught two passes for 53 yards. Jacksonville is already shorthanded at wide receiver with Christian Kirk (core) and Zay Jones (hamstring, knee) sidelined, so losing Agnew is far from ideal. In his absence, Parker Washington should earn more snaps alongside Calvin Ridley.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew caught two passes for 70 yards and a touchdown vs. the Ravens on Sunday night. Agnew primarily operates as a punt returner with the occasional gadget usage on offense, and he was able to take advantage of the few snaps he received by breaking a 65-yard touchdown in the third quarter. This score was unfortunately Jacksonville's only one of the day, with Baltimore completely stymying any flow that started to develop. Because of his low usage, Agnew is not on any fantasy radars outside of very deep leagues, but it was great to see him help this anemic-looking offense put up some points.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew (ribs/shoulder) will play on Sunday night against the Ravens. The wideout hasn't been available since suffering rib and shoulder injuries in the Week 10 meeting with the San Francisco 49ers. The 28-year-old has only nine catches for 90 yards in eight games this season, so his presence won't directly impact fantasy managers. Instead, he'll get most of his work on special teams as a return man.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew (shoulder) has been activated from injured reserve after being limited in practice his past week. He's officially questionable to suit up against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, but his activation to the 53-man roster suggests that he's good to go. As the No. 3 wide receiver behind Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones, Agnew is off the fantasy radar for the time being.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew (ribs/shoulder) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday and was able to log a limited practice every day this week. Agnew injured his ribs and shoulder in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers and missed the four games since while on injured reserve. He is questionable to play in Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens. Primarily used as a kick returner, Agnew has seen just 12 targets on the year and made nine catches for 90 receiving yards. Even in leagues that count return yards Agnew has mixed appeal. The Ravens have allowed the seventh-most punt return yards to opponents this season, but on the other hand 66 of Justin Tucker's 76 kickoffs this season have resulted in touchbacks. Agnew is not fantasy relevant for the time being.
Jamal Agnew Designated To Return From Injured Reserve
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/return specialist Jamal Agnew (ribs/shoulder) suffered a shoulder and rib injury in the Week 10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, which landed him on the Injured Reserve list. On Wednesday, the Jaguars designated him to return from IR, meaning he can begin practicing this week. While Agnew hasn't had much of a role on offense during his career, he's been a game-changing punt and kick returner. Christian Kirk (core) is also on Injured Reserve, so Agnew could see additional work on offense. For now, he's not on the fantasy radar.
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