Brian Burns
26-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
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52
SACKS
6.0
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1
TD
0
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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
Gets another sack in loss
Burns recorded nine tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Burns' nine tackles against his former team was a season high for him, and his sack was his sixth in his last eight games. He's on pace for the second double-digit sack season of his career, and his next chance to build on his year-long total will come in Week 12 versus the Buccaneers.
Burns' nine tackles against his former team was a season high for him, and his sack was his sixth in his last eight games. He's on pace for the second double-digit sack season of his career, and his next chance to build on his year-long total will come in Week 12 versus the Buccaneers.
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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.
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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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Logs four tackles
Burns recorded four tackles (one solo) and a pass deflection during the Giants' loss to Washington on Sunday.
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Cleared to face Pittsburgh
The Giants announced Saturday that Burns (groin/Achilles) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's road game against the Steelers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
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Misses Friday's practice
Burns (groin/Achilles) didn't practice Friday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Limited to open week
Burns (groin/Achilles) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Logs sack versus Eagles
Burns registered four tackles (three solo) and 1.0 sacks in Sunday's 28-3 loss to the Eagles.
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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.