James Burgess (American football, born 1994)

For the linebacker born in 1974, see James Burgess (gridiron football).
James Burgess
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Burgess with the New York Jets in 2019
No. 52, 58, 57
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-03-09) March 9, 1994 (age 30)
Florida City, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Homestead
(Homestead, Florida)
College:Louisville
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:166
Sacks:4.5
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Paul Burgess Jr. (born March 9, 1994) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Louisville.

His father, James Burgess, also played in the NFL.[1]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

Burgess signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016.[2] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Dolphins as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3][4] He was released on September 13, 2016.[5]

San Diego Chargers

On November 1, 2016, Burgess was signed to the San Diego Chargers' practice squad.[5] He was released on November 14, 2016.[5]

Baltimore Ravens

On November 23, 2016, Burgess was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.[5] He was released on November 29, 2016.[5]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 7, 2016, Burgess was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.[5] He was released on December 16, 2016.[5]

Cleveland Browns

On December 20, 2016, Burgess was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns on January 2, 2017.[7]

In 2018, Burgess suffered a sprained knee and missed the next two games before returning in Week 6. He suffered a hamstring injury in that game and was waived/injured on October 16, 2018.[8][9] After clearing waivers, Burgess was placed on injured reserve on October 17, 2018, and was released three days later.

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On December 4, 2018, Burgess was signed to the Dolphins practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 1, 2019.[10] He was waived on May 23, 2019.[11]

New York Jets

On May 28, 2019, the New York Jets claimed Burgess off of waivers.[12] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was later re-signed to the practice squad.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on October 26, 2019.[14]

On April 2, 2020, Burgess re-signed with the Jets.[15] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on August 5, 2020.[16] He was activated from the list on August 13.[17] On September 5, 2020, Burgess was waived by the Jets.[18]

Atlanta Falcons

On October 13, 2020, Burgess was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.[19]

Green Bay Packers

On October 24, 2020, Burgess was signed off the Falcons' practice squad to the Green Bay Packers' active roster.[20] He was placed on injured reserve on November 25, 2020.[21] He was designated to return from injured reserve on January 20, 2021, and began practicing with the team again, but was not activated before the end of the postseason.[22]

San Francisco 49ers

On June 2, 2021, Burgess signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[23] Burgess was waived on August 16, 2021.[24]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year Team GP GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2017 CLE 14 9 75 49 26 4.0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2018 CLE 3 2 8 6 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2019 NYJ 10 10 78 49 29 0.5 1 5 1 2 2.0 2 0 1 1
2020 GB 4 0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 31 21 163 106 57 4.5 1 8 1 2 2.0 2 0 2 1
Source: NFL.com

References

  1. ^ "James Burgess has waited – and worked – for his opportunity with the Browns". The Plain Dealer. October 6, 2017.
  2. ^ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 2 Draft Picks And 12 Undrafted College Free Agents". MiamiDolphins.com. May 6, 2016. Archived from the original on October 15, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  3. ^ Poupart, Alain (September 3, 2016). "Dolphins Make Moves To Get Roster To 53". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  4. ^ Poupart, Alain (September 4, 2016). "Dolphins Acquire Hunter; Make Other Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on November 29, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "James Burgess Transactions". Fox Sports.
  6. ^ "Browns add 2 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 20, 2016. Archived from the original on August 9, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  7. ^ "Browns sign 8 to reserve/future list". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 2, 2017. Archived from the original on October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  8. ^ "Browns waive James Burgess, activate Da'Mari Scott and Xavier Woodson-Luster". DawgsByNature.com. October 16, 2018.
  9. ^ "Browns elevate WR Da'Mari Scott, LB Xavier Woodson-Luster to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 16, 2018.
  10. ^ "Dolphins Sign 6 To Futures Contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. January 1, 2019.
  11. ^ Bouda, Nate (May 23, 2019). "Dolphins Waive LB James Burgess".
  12. ^ Bouda, Nate (May 28, 2019). "Jets Clai LB James Burgess, Place RB Jalin Moore On NFI List".
  13. ^ Lange, Randy (August 31, 2019). "Jets Announce 38 Moves to Get Down to 53-Man Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
  14. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 26, 2019). "Jets Release LG Kelechi Osemele, Promote LB James Burgess from the Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  15. ^ "Jets Re-Sign LB James Burgess". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  16. ^ Costello, Brian (August 5, 2020). "Jets' Avery Williamson doesn't think NFL can pull off full season". New York Post. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  17. ^ "Jets' James Burgess: Comes off COVID-19 list". CBSSports.com. August 13, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  18. ^ Lange, Randy (September 5, 2020). "Jets Move 27 to Get Their Roster to 53-Player Limit". NewYorkJets.com.
  19. ^ McFadden, Will (October 13, 2020). "Falcons place Marlon Davidson on reserve/COVID-19 list". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  20. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. October 24, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  21. ^ Kruse, Zach (November 25, 2020). "Packers place DL Montravius Adams, LB James Burgess on injured reserve". USA Today. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
  22. ^ "Packers' James Burgess: Return window opens". CBSSports.com. January 20, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  23. ^ "49ers Sign LB James Burgess Jr". 49ers.com. June 2, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  24. ^ "49ers Sign LB Mychal Kendricks; Waive Three Others". 49ers.com. August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.