Cutdown day chaos is officially underway, with the Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly waiving linebacker Amari Burney. This is the first reported roster move for the team ahead of the Sunday deadline, meaning the big decisions have absolutely started dropping for squads across the league. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Burney is the first player getting the axe from the Jags’ roster.
Burney’s Brief Stint and What He Showed
Burney was a pretty late addition to Jacksonville’s training camp, only joining the team on August 11. He was brought in to help bolster the linebacker unit, which apparently was dealing with some injuries. Despite the late start, Burney did get on the field for all three preseason games for the Jaguars, logging 81 defensive snaps. He put up some numbers too, recording three quarterback pressures, a sack, and ten total tackles. Plus, PFF even credited him with a pass breakup. Not a bad showing for a guy who rolled in late, right?
A Look at Burney’s Career Arc
At 26 years old, Burney has been around the league for a bit. The Las Vegas Raiders drafted him as a sixth-round pick back in the 2023 NFL draft. He played in seven games during his rookie season, then saw action in seventeen games during the 2024 season. Things got quiet for him in 2025 though, as he didn’t hit the field after spending part of that offseason with Tennessee. His defensive snaps have been modest over his career, totaling 190, but the guy has been a consistent special teams contributor. He played a solid 383 snaps across five of the six different phases during the 2024 season alone.
With the Jaguars making their first move, it’s a stark reminder that Sunday’s cutdown day is right around the corner. Every team is about to make tough calls, and players like Burney are looking for their next shot. It’s officially a wild time in the NFL, and we’re just getting started.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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