The Steelers waived Keeney-James on Friday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Keeney-James signed with the Steelers in early August, hoping to sneak onto the team's 53-man roster. The 25-year-old has played in just one NFL game, catching two balls for 15 yards with the Packers in Week 18 of 2025. The wide receiver will not be able to make the cut and will now be subject to waivers through Monday. If Keeney-James goes unclaimed, he will become a free agent able to sign with any team's 53-man roster or practice squad.
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Steelers' Jakobie Keeney-James: Inks deal with Pittsburgh
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The Steelers signed Keeney-James on Tuesday.
Keeney-James signed with the Lions as an undrafted rookie last year and appeared in one regular-season game with the Packers last season, securing both of his targets for 15 scoreless yards. He'll try to win one of the final receiver spots in Pittsburgh this summer.
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Jakobie Keeney-James: Sent to waivers
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The Lions waived Keeney-James on Tuesday.
An undrafted free agent out of Massachusetts, Keeney-James led the Minutemen with 50 catches for 839 yards and six touchdowns through 12 games in 2024. Keeney-James will turn 25 years old in September. He'll look to secure a practice-squad role if he clears waivers.
