Overview
- Cole Burgess was waived/injured after leaving Monday’s practice on a cart while holding his left knee following a 7-on-7 drill.
- The Steelers signed Jakobie Keeney-James to a one-year contract on Tuesday to fill Burgess’s roster spot and keep 12 receivers in camp.
- Keeney-James went undrafted in 2025, spent time on the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad and logged two catches for 15 yards in one 2025 game.
- The addition is a depth move for a receiver room led by DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, Germie Bernard and Ben Skowronek, with Roman Wilson and rookie Kaden Wetjen competing for roles.
- A waived/injured designation is a routine camp procedure that can lead to injured reserve or an injury settlement, so Burgess’s long-term status will depend on medical findings and roster decisions.