Terrell Burgess Injury News & Updates
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Headed to New Orleans
Burgess signed with the Saints on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Burgess has now recovered from a hamstring injury suffered in practice with the Bills last August that caused him to miss the entirety of 2024 campaign. The 26-year-old last appeared in an NFL game in 2023 where he racked up 25 tackles (17 solo) in 12 games for the Commanders.
Sep 3, 2024
Reaches injury settlement
Burgess (hamstring) and the Bills reached an injury settlement Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Burgess suffered a hamstring injury at practice Aug. 22 and was placed on injured reserve Aug. 25. He will now have the chance to pass a physical and sign with another team in 2024.
Aug 25, 2024
Placed on injured reserve
The Bills placed Burgess (hamstring) on injured reserve Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Burgess sustained a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice. Now that he's on IR, the 2020 third-round pick will be forced to sit out for the entire 2024 season unless an injury settlement is reached with Buffalo.
Aug 22, 2024
Dealing with hamstring injury
Burgess is expected to miss Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers with a hamstring injury, Alec White of the Bills' team website reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Sean McDermott said Burgess is "more than likely" out versus Carolina. Burgess signed with the Bills last month after appearing in 12 games for Washington last season, finishing with 25 tackles (17 solo) while mainly playing on special teams.
Jul 31, 2024
Inks deal with Buffalo
The Bills agreed to terms with Burgess on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The veteran safety has agreed to join the Bills after spending his 2023 campaign with the Commanders. Last season, Burgess appeared in 12 games and recorded 25 total tackles while playing just 120 defensive snaps. Now that he's found a new home in Buffalo, expect Burgess to compete for a depth role in the team's secondary.
Jan 23, 2024
Makes one start
Burgess recorded 25 tackles (17 solo) across 12 games (one start) in 2023.
ANALYSIS
A 2020 third-round pick, Burgess made just three starts in three seasons with the Rams and mostly continued in backup role for the Commanders this past year. He did record 10 tackles in his lone start, Week 18, albeit as part of a Washington secondary that allowed the Cowboys to throw for 309 yards and four touchdowns. Burgess is scheduled for unrestricted free agency in the offseason.
Oct 10, 2023
Joins active roster
Washington signed Burgess off of their practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Burgess was unable to make the team's 53-man roster out of training camp, but he was able to stick around on their practice squad. With the Commanders dealing with multiple injuries in their secondary, the 2020 third-round selection will help bolster the team's depth there.
Aug 29, 2023
Doesn't make roster
Burgess was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2020 third-round pick out of Utah will not make the Commanders roster after signing with the team on May 30. Burgess also spent time with the Rams and Giants, appearing in 31 games throughout his three-year NFL career. He'll now be forced to look for a new home ahead of the coming season.
May 30, 2023
Latches on with Washington
The Commanders signed Burgess (undisclosed) on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Burgess was waived from the reserve/PUP list in mid-May after failing a physical, but he appears to be healthy after landing a deal with Washington. The 2020 third-round pick has played primarily on special teams during his career, appearing in 31 contests over the last three seasons.
May 16, 2023
Hits waiver wire
Burgess (undisclosed) was waived by the Giants on Tuesday from the reserve/PUP list with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Burgess was placed on the PUP list May 8 after he cleared waivers following a failed physical. He's now free to sign with any team and play in the 2023 season if he can prove he's healthy.
May 8, 2023
Reverts to PUP list
Burgess (undisclosed) reverted to New York's reserve/PUP list after clearing waivers Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Burgess was waived by the Giants with a failed physical designation Friday, and he failed to draw any interest while on waivers. He'll remain on the PUP list unless the two sides reach an injury settlement.
May 8, 2023
Reverts to PUP list
Burgess (undisclosed) reverted to New York's reserve/PUP list after clearing waivers Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Burgess was waived by the Giants with a failed physical designation Friday, and he failed to draw any interest while on waivers. He'll remain on the PUP list unless the two sides reach an injury settlement.
May 5, 2023
Let go by New York
Burgess (undisclosed) was waived by the Giants with a failed physical designation Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Burgess signed with the Giants in January yet will now head back to waivers. The 24-year-old has recorded just 29 tackles (18 solo) since being drafted by the Rams in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft but will try to live up to his potential with a new team during the 2023 campaign.
May 5, 2023
Let go by New York
Burgess (undisclosed) was waived by the Giants with a failed physical designation Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Burgess signed with the Giants in January, but will now head back to waivers. The 24-year-old has recorded just 29 tackles (18 solo) since being drafted by the Rams in the third round of the 2020 Draft but will try to live up to his potential with a new team during the 2023 campaign.
Nov 8, 2022
Set to go to waivers
The Rams waived Burgess on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
After spending a third-round pick on Burgess in 2020, the Rams have opted to let him go after less than three seasons. The 23-year-old safety will become an unrestricted free agent presuming he's not claimed by another team during the current waiver period.
Oct 11, 2022
Paces team with eight tackles
Burgess recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Burgess started Sunday's contest at safety in place of Taylor Rapp, who had been ruled out with a rib injury. The third-year pro went on to play 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 5 versus Dallas, but he'll likely return to being primarily a special teams contributor for Los Angeles once Rapp is medically cleared to return to action.
Dec 22, 2021
Activated off COVID-19 list
Burgess was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Barring an occasional absence in the secondary, Burgess hasn't been a usual fixture of the Rams' defensive game plan this year. However, Jordan Fuller (illness) still remains in COVID protocols, so if he's unable to be cleared by Sunday, then Burgess is likely to see a rare chance at extended playing time against the Vikings in Week 16.
Dec 14, 2021
Enters COVID protocols
Burgess was placed on the reserve COVID-19 list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Burgess is vaccinated according to head coach Sean McVay, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports. Since Burgess is vaccinated he could return to the active roster as soon as Sunday against the Seahawks, if he were able to produce two negative COVID tests at least 24-hours apart. Fellow safeties Jordan Fuller and JuJu Hughes were also placed on the COVID list Tuesday, so depending on if Burgess can get clearance in time and who else misses, Burgess could be looking at a significant workload Sunday against the Seahawks.
Jun 28, 2021
Set to compete for playing time
Burgess is healthy after missing the bulk of the 2020 season with an ankle injury, and he's expected to help fill the void left after Troy Hill and John Johnson signed with the Browns during the offseason, Jordan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Burgess was selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft but played sparingly before sustaining a season-ending ankle injury in Week 7. With both Hill and Johnson leaving the club through free agency, there's an opportunity for Burgess to carve out a meaningful role in the Los Angeles secondary. Still, in most IDP settings, it will likely prove best to take a wait-and-see approach with the sophomore.
Apr 17, 2021
Expects to be ready for Week 1
Burgess (ankle) believes he'll be ready for Week 1, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Burgess underwent season-ending ankle surgery back in October. The rookie logged just 49 snaps on defense before the injury. While he still doesn't have a definitive timeline for when he'll return to the field, the 22-year-old safety knows he'll be good to go for the season opener. A quick return to the field will be important for his chances of securing a role on defense, as Taylor Rapp (knee) and Jordan Fuller likely will land starting safety jobs in 2021.
Oct 28, 2020
Moves to injured reserve
Burgess (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
The team announced Tuesday that the 23-year-old required season-ending ankle surgery, so it was only a matter of time before he move to IR. Burgess finishes his rookie campaign with eight tackles and one pass defensed in seven games.
Oct 27, 2020
Out for season
Burgess will undergo season-ending ankle surgery, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old sustained the ankle injury during Monday's win over the Bears and was carted to the locker room. Burgess never played more than 28 percent of defensive snaps in any contest this season, so the Rams' gameplan is unlikely to be significantly impact by his absence.
Oct 26, 2020
Unlikely to return
Burgess is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Bears due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Burgess was carted off the field early in the fourth quarter. The severity of the injury is not yet known.
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