Sheffield Wednesday have signed defender Reece James on a one-year contract for the rest of this season. James was without a club, having left Rotherham United at the end of last season. The 32-year-old previously spent two years with Wednesday between 2022 and 2024, in which time he made 80 appearances for them. He only scored once in that time, but it came in the unforgettable 5-1 win over Peterborough United in the play-off semi-final in May 2023 before the Owls went on to secure promotion at Wembley. 'Reece has a deep feeling for the club from his past here, and he is a perfect fit for what we need right now,' said external Owls sporting director Simon Wilson. Sheffield Wednesday currently sit 24th in the Championship with 0 points from 46 games, recent form reading WWLLL. They are 95 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race. The Owls' last result was a 2-1 win over West Brom on 2 May 2026.