The Buffalo Bills have officially released defensive back Terrell Burgess from injured reserve, reaching a settlement on Tuesday. Burgess, 25, was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, selected with the 104th overall pick out of the University of Utah. He signed a four-year rookie contract worth $3.481 million with the Rams. However, after three seasons, the Rams decided to release him.
Following his release from the Rams, Burgess briefly joined the New York Giants, initially signing with their practice squad. After spending time there, he re-signed with the Giants on a futures contract, indicating the team’s interest in developing him further. However, things did not go as planned. The Giants eventually waived him last May, designating him with an injury. This move temporarily left Burgess without a team, but he soon found another opportunity.
After his time with the Giants, Burgess was picked up by the Washington Commanders, where he continued to seek a chance to revitalize his career. Despite showing potential during his time in the NFL, injuries and limited opportunities have hindered his ability to establish a consistent role with any team.
Now, after a stint with the Buffalo Bills, Burgess’ time with the team has also come to an end. The Bills placed him on injured reserve before ultimately releasing him with a settlement. This type of settlement typically allows a player to recover while also giving them the opportunity to sign with another team once they are healthy.
Burgess’ release from injured reserve signals yet another challenge in his young career. The defensive back has shown flashes of talent throughout his time in the NFL, but injuries and roster depth have limited his playing time. Despite these setbacks, Burgess may still have opportunities ahead, either in the NFL or potentially with other teams looking to bolster their defensive backfield.
As a former third-round pick with experience on multiple teams, Burgess has the potential to find another opportunity in the league, whether through a practice squad or another team in need of defensive depth.