Brian Burns Joins The Giants In A Blockbuster Trade With The Panthers.
In return for Burns, the Giants are giving the Panthers two draft picks: a second-round pick and a fifth-round pick. Additionally, New York and Burns have agreed to a $150 million, five-year contract. There are $87.5 million in guaranteed funds under the contract.
After searching far and wide for a replacement for Kayvon Thibodeaux, Big Blue has finally found one of the top pass rushers available.
Burns is coming off a fairly disappointing 2023 season in which he appeared in 16 games and recorded 50 tackles, eight sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
The 25-year-old was chosen by the Panthers in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played NCAA football at Florida State.
During his first campaign, he played in every game and had an outstanding season, recording 25 tackles, 7.5 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a defensive touchdown.
In his sophomore year, Burns made significant strides, tallying 58 tackles, nine sacks, three caused fumbles, and four passes defensed. The next season, he recorded comparable stats, including 50 tackles, nine sacks, and two forced fumbles on his way to making a trip in the Pro Bowl.
After that, the native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, had the finest year of his career thus far in 2022, recording 63 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and a forced fumble, making
