Brian Burns
26-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
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7
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Burns took a small step back with 8.0 sacks - his fewest since his rookie year - last season, but that didn't deter the Giants from handing him a big five-year contract after acquiring him via trade from the Panthers in March. The talented edge rusher admitted following Week 18 that he played last season with some fear of getting hurt without a contract extension, so his new security could result in a big first year with New York. It should help as well that Burns will be teaming up with rising star Kayvon Thibodeaux and All-Pro DT Dexter Lawrence, forming a trio that will be daunting for opposing lines to block. Read Past Outlooks
Suits up Saturday
Burns (ankle) logged one solo tackle during the Giants' preseason game versus the Texans on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Burns was previously dealing with an ankle injury but managed to return to the field Saturday. Barring any setbacks, the 2019 first-round pick should be good to go for the start of the regular season in a few weeks.
Burns was previously dealing with an ankle injury but managed to return to the field Saturday. Barring any setbacks, the 2019 first-round pick should be good to go for the start of the regular season in a few weeks.
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Measurables Review
How do Brian Burns' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
250 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.53 secCone Drill
7.01 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
129 inHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
33.88 in
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Burns racked up career highs with 12.5 sacks and 63 tackles last season despite all the turmoil around him, as coach Matt Rhule and defensive coordinator Phil Snow were both fired after Week 5, but his 30 QB pressures was actually his fewest in three years. The Florida State product heads into the final year of his rookie contract looking to take another step forward, but new coordinator Ejiro Evero likely will have a bigger impact on the Panthers' secondary than their pass rush, and Burns got no significant help in the offseason.
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Dealing with ankle injury
Burns sustained an ankle injury during practice Monday, John Fennelly of USAToday.com reports.
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Traded to Giants, signing huge deal
The Giants are acquiring Burns in a trade with the Panthers and signing him to a five-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Gets franchise tag
The Panthers gave Burns a franchise tag Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Leads team in sacks
Burns finished the regular season with 50 tackles (32 solo), including eight sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 16 games.
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Registers sack in shutout loss
Burns finished Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars with eight tackles (five solo), including one sack.
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Extension still possible
The Panthers are hoping to reach a long-term contract extension with Burns but will use the franchise tag on him if necessary, Darin Gannt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Burns came up in trade rumors during the season and is a pending free agent. It doesn't sound as if he's going to hit the open market, however, as the team is set to meet with him and his agent in the coming days and will use the franchise tag on him if no deal is reached. Burns had a relatively down 2023 season, posting only 8.0 sacks across 16 games for his lowest sack total since his rookie year. Even so, he's a reliable pass rusher and will be entering his age-26 campaign in 2024.
Burns came up in trade rumors during the season and is a pending free agent. It doesn't sound as if he's going to hit the open market, however, as the team is set to meet with him and his agent in the coming days and will use the franchise tag on him if no deal is reached. Burns had a relatively down 2023 season, posting only 8.0 sacks across 16 games for his lowest sack total since his rookie year. Even so, he's a reliable pass rusher and will be entering his age-26 campaign in 2024.