Jaguars waive linebacker Amari Burney ahead of roster cutdowns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
On August 29, 2026, the Jacksonville Jaguars waived linebacker Amari Burney as part of roster cuts leading to the upcoming deadline. Burney, a sixth-round pick in 2023, joined the Jaguars' training camp roster on August 11 to address injuries in the linebacker group. Throughout the preseason, he logged 81 defensive snaps, recording a sack, three quarterback pressures, and 10 tackles in three appearances. He has played a total of 190 defensive snaps in his career and contributed to special teams.
- •Jaguars release linebacker Amari Burney.
- •Burney joined the Jaguars on August 11, 2026.
- •He recorded a sack and three quarterback pressures this preseason.
- •Burney played 81 defensive snaps during preseason.
- •He was a sixth-round draft pick, appearing in 24 games prior.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Jaguars make first roster move ahead of cutdown day
"Ahead of roster cutdown day on Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly released their first player.
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