
Jesse James
29-Year-Old
Free Agent

2023 Receiving Stats
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
James never recorded a target with the Browns last season before he suffered a season-ending biceps injury Week 2. The 29-year-old tight end recorded 37 receptions for 333 yards over the previous three seasons between Detroit and Chicago. After signing a one-year, $1.65 million deal with New Orleans in May, James could be a longshot for the 53-man roster behind tight ends Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Jimmy Graham and super-utility player Taysom Hill. Read Past Outlooks

Set for release
The Saints are slated to release James (groin) on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
James doesn't appear to have been released with an injury designation, which would indicate he's recovered from his groin issue and is healthy enough to sign with another team, should the opportunity arise. The veteran couldn't secure a roster spot in New Orleans' deep tight end room, but he could draw interest elsewhere.
James doesn't appear to have been released with an injury designation, which would indicate he's recovered from his groin issue and is healthy enough to sign with another team, should the opportunity arise. The veteran couldn't secure a roster spot in New Orleans' deep tight end room, but he could draw interest elsewhere.
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Measurables Review
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How do Jesse James' measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 7"Weight
261 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.83 secShuttle Time
4.50 secCone Drill
7.53 secVertical Jump
37.5 inBroad Jump
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26 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Detroit committed a lot of money to James last offseason, and it's tough to say whether the team is pleased with the return on its investment after one year. While James is a competent blocker, he's not viewed as being dynamic in that area, and his limitations as a receiver make him less useful there than other tight ends around the league. Look for T.J. Hockenson to bring in the majority of the Lions' production from the tight end position in 2020.
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Dealing with groin injury
James won't play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Chiefs due to a groin injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
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Joins New Orleans
The Saints signed James (biceps) to a one-year, $1.65 million deal on Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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Goes to IR with biceps injury
Cleveland placed James (biceps) on IR on Tuesday.
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Won't face former team Week 3
James won't play Thursday against the Steelers due to a biceps injury, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
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Signs with Cleveland
The Browns signed James on Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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