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The Patriots signed Nixon to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Nixon first signed with New England as an undrafted free agent during the 2021 offseason. The UCF product has now spent each of the past two seasons on the Patriots' practice squad, and he'll look to make his NFL debut heading into the 2023 campaign.

Agnew (shoulder) was a limited participant during the Jaguars' practice Tuesday.

Agnew logged exactly one reception for the third game in a row while playing his typical share of snaps during Saturday's win over Tennessee. However, it appears he came away from this contest with a shoulder injury, keeping him limited during Jacksonville's first practice ahead of this Saturday's wild-card matchup versus the Chargers. Agnew has served as the Jaguars' primary returner on special teams this season, and he recorded a season-long 54-yard kick return during the second quarter Week 18. The 27-year-old will have two more opportunities to increase his practice activity heading to the playoffs.

Kinsey signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Kinsey has spent the past two seasons with Tennessee's practice squad and was elevated for two games during the 2022 campaign. The third-year wideout ultimately recorded one three-yard reception over 13 offensive snaps this season, marking the first catch of his career. Kinsey will look to earn a bigger role in the team's under-stocked receiving corps this offseason.

The Titans signed Roberson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Roberson spent the majority of the 2022 offseason with Tennessee before he was waived from the practice squad Sept. 2. The 24-year-old wideout then spent one month with Chicago before re-signing with the Titans on Nov. 29. The undrafted rookie finished out the regular season on the team's practice squad, and he'll now look to make his NFL debut heading into the 2023 campaign.

White signed a reserve/future contract with Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

White made one appearance during his second campaign with the Steelers in 2022. The 24-year-old spent the entirety of the season on the team's practice squad, though he was elevated for the Week 12 win versus Indianapolis and logged one reception for two yards. White will now look to work his way back onto the active roster heading into the 2023 season.

Williams (back) didn't participate in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Though he required assistance off the field when he exited this past Sunday's loss to the Broncos, Williams appears to have avoided a serious injury. Williams was diagnosed Monday with a bruise on the left side of his lower back, and though he missed the Chargers' first practice of the week as a result, head coach Brandon Staley doesn't believe the wideout is in danger of missing Saturday's wild-card game in Jacksonville. According to Nick Cothrel of SI.com, Staley reiterated Tuesday that Williams is day-to-day and is expected to practice at some point Wednesday and/or Thursday, which will clear up any lingering doubt about his status heading into the weekend.

Strachan did not have a target and played just three snaps on offense during Sunday's 32-31 loss versus Houston.

Strachan got one target the week before with Ashton Dulin out due to a concussion, but he barely got on the field when he returned for the finale. Strachan had just three receptions for 59 yards on nine targets during the season. The 2021 seventh-rounder will likely be in a battle to retain a roster spot for 2023.

Dulin was not targeted in the passing game while playing 14 snaps on offense during Sunday's 32-31 defeat to the Texans.

He had missed the prior game after a concussion, but he was able to play in the season finale. Dulin's season got off to a strong start as it looked like he was set to become the No. 2 or No. 3 receiver, but he then hurt his foot. He had 12 receptions for 168 yards on 18 targets and was outplaying Parris Campbell. Dulin then missed four games due to a foot injury and was barely a factor when he returned. He had just three receptions for 39 yards on four targets over his final six games. Before the injury, it looked like he was a player on the rise, but his late-season fade will put his spot on the depth chart in doubt for 2023, with Indy likely to revamp a putrid offense.

Pierce had three receptions for 42 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss to Houston.

Pierce finished his rookie season with 41 receptions on 78 targets for 593 yards and two touchdowns. After failing to catch either of his two targets in his first game, he clicked with Matt Ryan and had 24 receptions for 373 yards and a touchdown over his next six games. He then had just 17 receptions for 220 yards and a touchdown in his last nine games as QB became a revolving door for the Colts. Pierce showed promise but could never clearly move into the No. 2 WR role and had just three red-zone targets despite his 6-3 height. Of course, it's hard to judge Pierce given Indy's troubles at quarterback and poor offensive line play. It's not clear if Pierce will be considered a cornerstone of the Indy receiving corps as the team revamps its offense for 2023.

Eskridge (hand) was designated to return from IR on Tuesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Eskridge could return to the field Saturday against the 49ers, but he'll need to be added to the 53-man roster first. However, he was able to return to the practice field Tuesday, which will be the first step before he can return to action.