Report: Jets re-sign linebacker James Burgess

Posted By: Christian Arnold
March 23, 2020 @ 3:13 pm
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Dec 29, 2019; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Jets outside linebacker James Burgess (58) jogs off the field after his interception against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NEW YORK (77 WABC) — The New York Jets re-signed linebacker James Burgess, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday. The new deal is a one-year contract with Gang Green.

The financial terms of the deal are unknown.

Free-agent linebacker James Burgess is signing back with the Jets on a one-year deal, per @RosenhausSports.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 23, 2020

Burgess played 10 games with the Jets last season and made a career-high 80 tackles. The 26-year-old linebacker also registered his first career interception.