James Paul Burgess Jr. (born March 9, 1994) is a former American football linebacker.

[2] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Dolphins as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

[7] In 2018, Burgess suffered a sprained knee and missed the next two games before returning in Week 6.

[8][9] After clearing waivers, Burgess was placed on injured reserve on October 17, 2018, and was released three days later.

[19] On October 24, 2020, Burgess was signed off the Falcons' practice squad to the Green Bay Packers' active roster.

[21] He was designated to return from injured reserve on January 20, 2021, and began practicing with the team again, but was not activated before the end of the postseason.