Deontay Burnett

Deontay Burnett

27-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
 Free Agent  
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Released by the Cowboys in August of 2024.
Waived by Dallas
WRFree Agent
August 26, 2024
The Cowboys waived Burnett on Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Burnett inked a deal with Dallas following a successful workout in July, but the team has now decided to part ways with him. The USC product last played in the NFL in 2020 when he tallied three receptions for 19 yards in just two games with the Eagles, but he's found some success the last two springs while recording a combined 60-684-8 line in the XFL and UFL.
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Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
186 lbs
 
Hand Length
8.68 in
 
Arm Length
31.50 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Burnett went undrafted out of USC but ended up making five appearances for the Jets as a rookie last season, catching 10 passes for 143 yards. While he's on the roster bubble as things currently stand, Burnett has chemistry with franchise quarterback Sam Darnold working in his favor -- the pair linked up for 1,114 yards and nine touchdowns at USC in 2017. The Jets aren't especially deep at wide receiver, so Burnett could get some opportunities to step up should the injury bug strike.
Burnett (6-0, 186 pounds) was one of Sam Darnold's top targets at USC in 2017, leading the Trojans with 1,114 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Though he went undrafted this spring after posting underwhelming numbers at his pro day - including a miserable 4.70 40-yard dash - Burnett was known to be operating at less than full health at that time and he's among the best receivers that didn't hear his name called. However, he's no guarantee to make the 53-man roster in Tennessee and is only worthy of fantasy consideration in dynasty formats.
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Getting look from Cowboys
WRDallas Cowboys
July 27, 2024
Dallas signed Burnett to a contract Saturday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Sent packing by Eagles
WRFree Agent
March 23, 2021
The Eagles waived Burnett on Tuesday, Glenn Erby of USA Today reports.
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Stays with Philly on futures deal
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
January 5, 2021
Burnett signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on Tuesday.
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Comes off COVID-19 list
WRFree Agent
December 3, 2020
The Eagles activated Burnett from the practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday.
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Shifts to COVID-19 list
WRFree Agent
Undisclosed
November 19, 2020
The Eagles placed Burnett on the practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
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Making mark in XFL
WRFree Agent
April 6, 2023
Burnett, who recorded 15 receptions for 210 yards over three NFL seasons between 2018 and 2020, is standing out with his play for the XFL's Houston Roughnecks this spring.
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Burnett is benefitting from playing under an aggressive offense coordinated by A.J. Smith, who's incorporated elements of both the Air Raid and Run and Shoot schemes to put together an extremely pass-friendly attack. Burnett's speed has been an invaluable asset, with the USC product averaging 15.2 yards per grab on his 24 catches and also recording five touchdowns through seven games. Given that he already has a track record at the NFL level and will still be only 25 when the 2023 season begins, Burnett could be line to earn a look in training camp from a team in need of a speed infusion at receiver.
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