Jagielka, elder brother of Phil has been with the Blades since he was released from from Shrewsbury Town a year ago but has only made a few reserve appearances.
Steve Jagielka
And, with Russell Slade taking the helm at Grimsby it looked as though he and Colin Cryan could join the former Division One club.
Now it appears he has already signed for Stanley and is waiting for his contract to end at Bramall Lane.