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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

Jaguars waive linebacker Amari Burney ahead of roster cutdowns
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars make surprise cut on roster cutdown day
  • 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Jaguars make first roster move ahead of cutdown day
What they're saying
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Ahead of roster cutdown day on Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly released their first player.

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On roster cutdown day, the Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly made surprise move.

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