James Burgess Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

49ers center Weston Richburg retires

San Francisco 49ers center Weston Richburg has retired after a knee injury derailed his career

JUNE 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Finds new home The 49ers are signing Burgess (hamstring) to a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Burgess only appeared in four games with the Packers last season before going down due to a hamstring injury, but it appeared that he was nearing a return before the team's loss in the NFC Championship Game. The 27-year-old will now compete for a depth role in San Francisco's linebacker corps.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers need help at cornerback going into free agency

The Green Bay Packers need more cornerbacks to complement Pro Bowl selection Jaire Alexander as they attempt to reach the Super Bowl after losing in the NFC championship game each...

MARCH 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Return window opens The Packers designated Burgess (hamstring) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Olivia Reiner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Green Bay will now have a 21-day window to evaluate Burgess at practice. The 26-year-old appeared in four contests during the regular season, working exclusively on special teams in those contests.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to injured reserve Burgess was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury Wednesday.

Impact Burgess apparently picked up the injury during Sunday's loss to the Colts while playing special teams. The 26-year-old will be sidelined for at least the next three games, though it's unclear if he'll be ready to return at that point.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Signs in Green Bay The Packers signed Burgess to the active roster Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Burgess was on the Falcons' practice squad, and he'll get a fresh start in Green Bay. The 26-year-old linebacker posted 80 tackles, five pass breakups and an interception over 10 games with the Jets last season, so he could be dependable inside linebacker depth until Christian Kirksey (pectoral) returns.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Morris says Falcons must learn to 'force our will' on teams

Raheem Morris wants the Atlanta Falcons to play tough

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Cut by Jets The Jets released Burgess (lower back) on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Burgess started at linebacker in 2019 and averaged 67.2 defensive snaps per game, but he struggled with a knee injury that kept him out of six games. It's a bit surprising that he's being let go since Patrick Onwuasor (knee) is expected to miss the first month of the season while C.J. Mosley opted out. Neville Hewitt and Blake Cashman are expected to be the Jets' starting inside linebackers while Avery Williamson rotates in.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets struggling with rash of injuries at wide receiver spot

Jeff Smith was the latest New York Jets wide receiver to leave practice with an injury

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

LB Williamson, TEs Griffin and Brown practice again for Jets

The banged-up New York Jets received a boost on the practice field with the returns of linebacker Avery Williamson and tight ends Ryan Griffin and Daniel Brown to team drills

AUGUST 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Jets' Wilson calls trade from Colts one of best days of life

Quincy Wilson came to Indianapolis with high hopes and lofty expectations

AUGUST 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Hogan home with Jets, but driven by desire to prove himself

Chris Hogan’s latest stop through the AFC East landed him back home in New Jersey

AUGUST 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Jets' Quinnen Williams has sights set on being 'dominant'

Quinnen Williams was disappointed with how his rookie season played out

AUGUST 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Jets' Vyncint Smith out 5-8 weeks after core muscle surgery

New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith had surgery to repair a core muscle injury and could be sidelined up to two months

AUGUST 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Suffers injury Monday Burgess suffered a lower-back injury in practice Monday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact It's unclear how serious the issue is and if it will cost Burgess significant time, but coach Adam Gase said it was a non-contact injury. When healthy, the 26-year-old is expected to compete with Neville Hewitt for a starting gig during training, in the wake of C.J. Mosley having opted out of the season.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Gregg Williams won't flinch despite key losses on D

The New York Jets’ defense was dealt two big blows before training camp even began with star safety Jamal Adams dealt to Seattle and stud middle linebacker C

AUGUST 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Comes off COVID-19 list The Jets activated Burgess from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Burgess spent just over a week on the reserve list, but he'll now be eligible to return to team facilities and practice. The 26-year-old looks primed to spend training camp competing with Neville Hewitt for a starting gig, in the wake of C.J. Mosley having opted out of the season.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AP sources: Jets LB C.J. Mosley opting out of NFL season

Two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press that New York Jets linebacker C

AUGUST 1, 2020 • Associated Press

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