Former Illinois WR signed to Jaguars practice squad

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 0-5 and have been a mess on and off the field in the early stages of the NFL season.

The Jaguars have signed a former B1G WR that B1G fans will remember well. Illinois’ WR Josh Imatorbhebhe has been signed to the Jacksonville practice squad.

#Jaguars have signed RB Kerrith Whyte Jr., OL Jared Hocker and WR Josh Imatorbhebhe to the practice squad, the club announced today.

In addition, the team released OL Austen Pleasants, RB Wendell Smallwood and WR Devin Smith from the practice squad.

— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) October 12, 2021

WR Imatorbhebhe played for the Illini for 2 seasons after transferring from USC.

In 2 seasons with the Illini, Imatorbhebhe had 55 catches for 931 yards on 16.9 yards per reception and 12 touchdowns.

He played in one season with the Trojans and only played in 2 games and had 2 catches for 11 yards and o touchdowns.

Imatorbhebhe was an undrafted free agent and signed with the Jaguars back in May.

Imatorbhebhe was cut back in August when the NFL made the roster go down from 90-85 players in the preseason and is now back on the teams’ practice squad.

The Jaguars play in London this week against the Dolphins at 9:30 am ET on CBS.