The Steelers have signed an unusual athlete who will return to the NFL in Week 4 against the Texans after six years away.
Prior to Sunday’s match, punter Brad Wing was elevated from the practice squad.
After six years gone, Brad Wing is officially back in the NFL, so it’s a good thing he didn’t give up on his profession.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, who choose to add some insurance at the punter position this week after Pressley Harvin III suffered a hamstring injury during the team’s 23–18 victory over the Raiders last week, have signed the punter to a practice squad contract.
Since Harvin will not be playing against the Texans in Week 4, the Steelers moved Wing up to the active list on Saturday, almost guaranteeing that he will make his eagerly anticipated NFL comeback on Sunday afternoon.
Wing is now with an NFL team for the first time since 2017 as a result of the deal. In his first assignment
After a year, he became attached to the Steelers and played with them for the whole season. Melbourne native Wing was a pioneer in the Australian punting movement that has gradually taken over the NFL. There is an Australian punter for the 49ers (Mitch Wishnowsky), Saints (Lou Hedley), and Seahawks (Michael Dickson). One more (Cameron Johnston of the Texans), although he’s on injured reserve right now. Arryn Siposs was another one that the Eagles had before cutting him before Week 3.
Regarding Wing, he signed with the Giants in 2015 following a brief stay in Pittsburgh, and he played with them for three seasons before being cut loose in March 2018. After leaving the Giants, Wing moved around, playing in spring leagues and other
Due in large part to his stellar XFL season—he finished in the top three in punts, punting average, total yards, and longest punt—the Steelers signed Wing. Before deciding to sign Wing, the Steelers also evaluated a few other punters, such as Doug Chrisman, Blake Gillikin, and Pat O’Donnell.
If the 32-year-old is able to play this weekend, it will be his first NFL game in nearly six years. He hasn’t participated in a game since December 2017.
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