Steelers sign wide receiver Jakobie Kenney-James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the signing of wide receiver Jakobie Kenney-James on August 4, 2026. The move comes as the team waives wide receiver Cole Burgess due to a lower-body injury. Kenney-James, previously with the Lions and Packers, showed promise during workouts. He had a productive final season at the University of Massachusetts, recording five touchdowns on 40 receptions.
- •Steelers signed Jakobie Kenney-James on August 4, 2026.
- •Cole Burgess waived with an injury designation.
- •Kenney-James previously played for the Lions and Packers.
- •He had 40 receptions for 603 yards in his final college season.
- •Kenney-James participated in workouts with the Steelers last week.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers sign WR Jakobie Kenney-James
"The Steelers signed wide receiver Jakobie Kenney-James, the team announced Tuesday.
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