Van Jefferson
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/Butch Dill)AP
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson shined during the Tennessee Titans’ last preseason game, going for three receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown.
Jefferson caught a pass on an out route and turned it into a 66-yard touchdown. His 102 receiving yards would be the most he has put up in a game during his entire NFL career.
A week ago, Jefferson dropped a well-placed ball from Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward, which earned him some scorn, but he turned it around on Friday, making a push for the Titans’ roster.
Jefferson, who became the Steelers’ WR2 this season after failing to land an upgrade, had just 276 yards on 24 receptions with two touchdowns.
Jefferson came over with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith from the Atlanta Falcons. Now, he is returning to and playing near his hometown of Brentwood, Tennessee, to play for the Titans.
Jefferson’s best years came as a deep threat in the Los Angeles Rams’ scheme, but since 2021, he has been unable to find any consistency in his game. He did grow as a blocker last year with the Steelers, and that is now a useful part of his game that can be utilized by an offense.
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