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Reece James returns to Sheffield Wednesday on one-year deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:17 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Reece James returns to Sheffield Wednesday on one-year deal
Summary

Sheffield Wednesday has completed the signing of Reece James on a one-year contract. The 32-year-old defender rejoins the club after leaving Rotherham United at the end of last season. James previously played for the Owls from 2022 to 2024, making 80 appearances and scoring one goal during that time. Simon Wilson, the Owls' sporting director, expressed confidence in James' fit for the team's current needs.

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  • •Reece James signs with Sheffield Wednesday for one year.
  • •Previously played for the Owls from 2022 to 2024.
  • •Left Rotherham United at the end of last season.
  • •Made 80 appearances during his previous stint at Sheffield Wednesday.
  • •Scored once in a pivotal playoff semi-final win.
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  • 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Defender James makes return to Wednesday
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Defender Reece James, part of Sheffield Wednesday's League One promotion team in 2023, rejoins the Owls on a one-year deal.

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