James caught four passes for 25 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Friday's preseason game against the Saints.
James drew threw targets on Pittsburgh's opening drive, including a five-yard touchdown from Ben Roethlisberger on a broken play. With Ladarius Green (ankle) looking increasingly doubtful for Week 1, it seems James will open the season as Pittsburgh's top tight end, though the role probably won't involve so many targets most weeks.