James Burgess (American football, born 1994)

James Burgess Jr. (born March 9, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisville.

His father, James Burgess, also played in the NFL.

Miami Dolphins
Burgess signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016. 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. He was released on September 13, 2016.

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

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

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

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

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. 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 Miami Dolphins practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 1, 2019. He was waived on May 23, 2019.

New York Jets
On May 28, 2019, the New York Jets claimed Burgess off of waivers.