Brian Burns
26-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
50
SACKS
8.0
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
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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.
ANALYSIS
The initial report has it as a $150 million contract, with the Giants sending second-and fifth-round picks to Carolina for the right to make Burns one of the highest-paid non-QBs in league history. The 2019 first-round pick has been both durable and consistent, recording at least 7.5 sacks every season while missing just three games. He's never had the kind of dominant campaign that other defenders with similar contracts have all produced, but it's possible that lies ahead with Burns heading into his age-26 campaign. It's also possible the contract numbers initially reported are inflated with incentives or other money that's unlikely to actually end up in his pocket. Either way, the Giants now have the fastest pair of edge rushers in the league with Burns (4.53 40) joining 2022 fifth overall pick Kayvon Thibodeaux (4.58), who had 11.5 sacks in 2023.
The initial report has it as a $150 million contract, with the Giants sending second-and fifth-round picks to Carolina for the right to make Burns one of the highest-paid non-QBs in league history. The 2019 first-round pick has been both durable and consistent, recording at least 7.5 sacks every season while missing just three games. He's never had the kind of dominant campaign that other defenders with similar contracts have all produced, but it's possible that lies ahead with Burns heading into his age-26 campaign. It's also possible the contract numbers initially reported are inflated with incentives or other money that's unlikely to actually end up in his pocket. Either way, the Giants now have the fastest pair of edge rushers in the league with Burns (4.53 40) joining 2022 fifth overall pick Kayvon Thibodeaux (4.58), who had 11.5 sacks in 2023.
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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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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.
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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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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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Good to go for Week 16
Burns (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Absence Wednesday due to illness
Burns' not participating at practice Wednesday was because of an illness.
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