Jaguars sign linebacker Amari Burney, waive Keni-H Lovely
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed linebacker Amari Burney on August 11, following a stint with the Raiders and Titans. Burney, who played with Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller at Florida, aims to bolster the team's defense after injuries to key players. To accommodate Burney, the Jaguars waived cornerback Keni-H Lovely, who spent last season on the practice squad. This marks the third linebacker acquisition for the Jaguars since the start of training camp.
- •Amari Burney was signed by the Jaguars today.
- •Burney had a productive college career with Florida.
- •Keni-H Lovely was waived to make room for Burney.
- •Burney was a sixth-round pick by the Raiders in 2023.
- •Injury to Jack Kiser prompted recent linebacker signings.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars sign linebacker Amari Burney, waive cornerback Keni-H Lovely
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars sign LB Amari Burney
"The Jaguars have signed another linebacker in the preseason, former Las Vegas Raiders player Amari Burney.
"The Jaguars picked up a new linebacker on Tuesday morning.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:50 PMJaguars sign linebacker Amari Burney, waive cornerback Keni-H Lovely
The Jaguars have signed another linebacker in the preseason, former Las Vegas Raiders player Amari Burney.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:38 PMJaguars sign LB Amari Burney
The Jaguars picked up a new linebacker on Tuesday morning.
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