New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Monday that the club has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent safety Terrell Burgess on a one-year contract.
- Burgess joins the Saints after four seasons in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants and Washington Commanders where he tallied 54 tackles (35 solo) over 43 regular season games including four starts.
- The safety helped the Rams to a victory in Super Bowl LVI, appearing in all four playoff games including two starts and tallied seven tackles (five solo).
- The 26-year old was drafted by the Rams in the third round (104th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft out of the University of Utah. Burgess racked up 116 tackles (72 solo) in 45 games over four seasons with the Utes. He also added 7.5 tackles for loss, an interception, 10 passes defensed and a fumble recovery.
- The San Marcos, California native attended San Marcos High School where he was a two-way star, earning All-CIF San Diego Section first-team as a wide receiver during his senior year and second-team as a defensive back during his junior year. He finished his high school tenure with eight career interceptions and 90 career tackles as well as 73 career receptions for 1,288 yards and 17 touchdowns.
- A two-sport athlete in high school, Burgess also participated in track and field and recorded personal-best times of 11.14 in the 100 and 22.31 in the 200 meters.
New Orleans Saints announced the club has agreed to terms with free agent safety Terrell Burgess. Check out Burgess in action with the Buffalo Bills, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, and Los Angeles Rams during his NFL career.
FILE - Washington Commanders safety Terrell Burgess (32) walks on the field prior to an NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Buffalo Bills shored up an injury depleted and offseason retooled position by signing Burgess to a one-year contract, Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) is tackled by Buffalo Bills safety Terrell Burgess (35) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh.
Washington Commanders safety Terrell Burgess (32) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Atlanta. The Washington Commanders won 24-16.
Washington Commanders safety Terrell Burgess (24) runs after the ball during an NFL pre-season football game against the Cleveland Browns, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Cleveland.
Washington Commanders safety Terrell Burgess (24) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, August 21, 2023 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Terrell Burgess (32) runs during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Terrell Burgess (24) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, August 26, 2023 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders safety Terrell Burgess (24) runs after the ball during an NFL pre-season football game against the Cleveland Browns, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Cleveland.
Washington Commanders safety Terrell Burgess (24) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, August 26, 2023 in Landover.
Los Angeles Rams safety Terrell Burgess (26) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
Defensive back (26) Terrell Burgess of the Los Angeles Rams against the Los Angeles Chargers in a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Rams won 29-22.
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball as Los Angeles Rams safety Terrell Burgess (26) defends in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams safety Terrell Burgess (26) waits for the play to start against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL preseason Football Game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams safety Terrell Burgess (26) sets up in the secondary during an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
Los Angeles Rams safety Terrell Burgess (26) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 9, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
