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Brian Burns is a 6'5", 250-pound left outside linebacker for the New York Giants entering his eighth season. Originally selected 16th overall by Carolina in 2019 from Florida State, Burns was traded to New York on March 13, 2024, in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick and additional draft considerations. In 2025, he recorded 16.5 sacks and 7 passes defensed. Across six seasons in Carolina and New York, Burns has appeared in 97 regular-season games with 84 starts, accumulating 54.5 career sacks, 10 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries. He earned Pro Bowl selections in 2021 and 2022 and was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week twice.

Brian Burns played 17 games in 2025 with a 77% share of defensive snaps.

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#12 of 188 · EDGE market by AAV

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