The New York Jets have added another player to the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, Jets linebacker James Burgess has landed on the Reserve/Covid-19 list. The Jets had already placed Bryce Hall, Shyheim Carter and Ahmad Gooden on the list.
Being placed on the list doesn’t necessarily mean Burgess contracted COVID-19. He could’ve just been exposed to someone with the virus. Burgess can be removed from the Reserve/COVID-19 list once he clears the protocols set by the NFL and NFLPA. For now, Burgess is technically not on the Jets’ active roster, so the Jets can sign someone in his place if they so choose.
Burgess played well in the 10 games he started in 2019. He recorded 80 total tackles, one safety, five pass defenses, one interception and one fumble recovery. Burgess could see plenty of playing time in 2020 with C.J. Mosley opting out due to COVID-19 concerns.