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Inks deal with Pittsburgh The Steelers signed Keeney-James on Tuesday.

Impact Keeney-James signed with the Lions as an undrafted rookie last year and appeared in one regular-season game with the Packers last season, securing both of his targets for 15 scoreless yards. He'll try to win one of the final receiver spots in Pittsburgh this summer.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Packers Green Bay waived Keeney-James on Monday.

Impact Keeney-James was originally signed by Detroit as an undrafted free agent last April. He ended up being waived, and Green Bay scooped him up in late September. Keeney-James saw action in one game for the Packers, catching both of his targets for 15 yards in Week 18 versus Minnesota. He'll now be exposed to waivers, and Green Bay signed tight end Luke Lachey in a corresponding move.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Packers signed Keeney-James from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact With Dontayvion Wicks (concussion) listed as doubtful and Savion Williams (foot/illness) placed on injured reserve, Keeney-James is likely set to fill the void at wide receiver for Sunday's game. Week 18 would be the 25-year-old's first contest of the season, and he would be the No. 6 receiver behind Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden and Bo Melton.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Catches on with Green Bay The Packers signed Keeney-James to the practice squad Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Keeney-James will take the spot on the Packers' practice squad roster vacated by Mecole Hardman, who was cut in a corresponding move. Keeney-James signed with the Lions in late April as an undrafted free agent but failed to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He'll work on learning the offensive playbook and prepare to be elevated to the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to waivers The Lions waived Keeney-James on Tuesday.

Impact An undrafted free agent out of Massachusetts, Keeney-James led the Minutemen with 50 catches for 839 yards and six touchdowns through 12 games in 2024. Keeney-James will turn 25 years old in September. He'll look to secure a practice-squad role if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to join Detroit Keeney-James is slated to sign with the Lions as an undrafted free agent, Rainer Sabin and Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press report.

Impact Keeney-James transferred from Eastern Washington to the University of Massachussetts in 2024, leading the Minutemen with 50 catches for 839 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games. He'll be on the 90-man roster for OTAs and minicamp and will look to earn depth role at wide receiver.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE